Physical Therapist, Clinic Director (Patterson Street)

US Physical Therapy • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to serve as a Clinic Director. Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri, maintaining a commitment to patients, communities, and employees. The company focuses on delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care, developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through its clinical education program, and supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development. The mission is to serve and make a difference in the health and well-being of patients through clinical excellence and personalized care, fostering a family culture.

As Clinic Director, responsibilities include overseeing daily clinic operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining staffing, equipment, and resources for high-quality patient care, and hiring, training, and supervising clinic staff with regular performance evaluations. The role involves participating in ongoing education for professional growth, analyzing patient data to optimize staffing and program development, leading marketing efforts, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and ethical care. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and time management skills, along with a relevant degree and experience in clinic management. The Clinic Director will also conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, maintain accurate records, interact professionally with patients and staff, and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students. Ensuring supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined, contributing to program development, and adhering to state practice act regulations and APTA code of ethics are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current state of TN Physical Therapist License (PT)
• 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
• Relevant degree and experience in clinic management
• Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.

Nice To Haves

• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain staffing, equipment, and resources for high-quality patient care.
• Hire, train, and supervise clinic staff, providing regular performance evaluations.
• Participate in ongoing education for professional growth.
• Analyze patient data to optimize staffing and program development.
• Lead marketing efforts, including physician visits and community engagement.
• Ensure the highest standards of patient safety and ethical care.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level