Physical Therapist - job 1 of 22

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.

· 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.

· 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

What You’ll Do:

· Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results

· Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required

· Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines

· Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers

· Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians

· Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals

· Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

· Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

· Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

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!