Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
STAR Physical Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Treatments may include modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and wound dressing. The role includes recording patient progress and treatment responses, reporting patient status to physicians and other healthcare personnel, and measuring range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed. The assistant also instructs patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques, provides guidance to students and technicians, assists with quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist, and maintains technical proficiency in physical therapy principles and techniques. STAR Physical Therapy was founded in 1997 and has more than 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Its mission is to serve patients, communities, and employees through clinical excellence, personalized care, education, mentorship, and professional development.
Requirements
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure.
- 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 Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- New and 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 other healthcare personnel.
- Measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
- Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
- Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
- Assist in 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 insurance 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
