Physical Therapist Assistant (Sango)

US Physical Therapy • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Care may include modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, activities of daily living training, and wound dressing. The assistant records patients’ progress and responses to treatment, communicates patient status to physicians and other healthcare personnel, and measures range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed. The role also includes instructing patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques, providing guidance to students and technicians, assisting with quality assurance programs, and maintaining technical proficiency in physical therapy principles and techniques.

STAR Physical Therapy was founded in 1997 and has grown to more than 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Its mission is to serve patients, communities, and employees through clinical excellence, personalized care, servant leadership, and intentional relationships. The company supports clinicians through mentorship, professional development, clinical education, and a family-oriented culture.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including electronic medical record systems, database software, and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel.
• Measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on the use of assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist with quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Benefits

• Bonus Rewards Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Generous paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Supplemental life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health and Wellness Program
• Gym membership discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and ID Watchdog
• Professional development and company-sponsored continuing education tracks
• New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
• Journal Clubs
• Clinical Director Training
• Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
• Flexible scheduling
• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
• Team events, including Fun Runs, Book Clubs, and Team Trivia Night

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree