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US Physical Therapy
Lebanon, Tennessee

Staff Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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 support staff and students while maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in program development.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningSupervisionRange of motion assessmentStrength assessmentPosture assessmentAmbulation training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (296 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

17
<$110k
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$110k-125k
1
$130k
7
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,639/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About US Physical Therapy

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus Rewards Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off