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Cookeville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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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

  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
  • Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
  • 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.

Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of TN

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a Physical Therapist Assistant Program
  • New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Current state of TN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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

  • Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
  • Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
  • New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
  • Journal Clubs
  • Clinical Director Training
  • Opportunities for specialization and leadership 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

The Physical Therapist Assistant will maintain accurate patient records and prepare reports according to facility procedures. They will also interact professionally with patients and staff while participating in community outreach and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsCommunicationRecord Keeping

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (298 salary observations; 1,468 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,993 salary observations; 57,271 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

3
$69k
5
$70k-75k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
1
$88k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Center Well · Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$64k-$88k
#2

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Results Physiotherapy · Nolensville, Tennessee

$28-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cookeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,463/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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