Dynamic PTA: Hands-On Care, Mentorship & Growth

US Physical Therapy; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy invites licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in Tennessee. You will perform therapeutic interventions under a Physical Therapist's supervision, evaluating progress and adjusting plans as needed.

We support professional development with ongoing education tracks and mentorship for new graduates within a collaborative, patient‑centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current TN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under 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 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.
• Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Skills

CPR certification

Autonomous work

MS Office

EMR proficiency

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

STAR Physical Therapy invites licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in Tennessee. You will perform therapeutic interventions under a Physical Therapist's supervision, evaluating progress and adjusting plans as needed.

We support professional development with ongoing education tracks and mentorship for new graduates within a collaborative, patient‑centered care environment.