Staff Physical Therapist (Murfreesboro South)
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Job Description
Company Description
Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.
We Are Committed To
- Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care
- Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program
- Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities
Our Mission
At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.
Job Description
Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
- Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care.
- Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation.
- Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth.
- Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director.
- Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics.
Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
- New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Current state licensure
- CPR certification
- Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
- Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
- Additional Information
Benefits Package Includes
Bonus Rewards Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health & Wellness Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog
- Professional Development
- Work Life Balance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
- Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
- Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. Supervise clinical staff and students while maintaining accurate medical records and contributing to program development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (231 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Tennessee vs national | $85k median in Tennessee | $94k nationally (−9%)231 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Tennessee | 727 active | 21,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 24% offer loan repayment754 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physical Therapist (Murfreesboro South) at US Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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