Physical Therapist Assistant

US Physical Therapy; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy in Tennessee is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to maintain records, interact with patients and staff, and contribute to program development. The role supports clinicians through mentorship and educational activities.

The PTA must be graduates of an accredited PTA program with TN licensure and CPR certification, and will engage in community outreach as directed by the Clinic Director.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current TN PTA licensure required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports per facility procedures.
• Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
• Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for growth.
• Assist in outreach community events as directed by Clinic Director.

Skills

Autonomy

Patient interaction

Education

Graduate from a Physical Therapist Assistant Program

TN PTA licensure

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Database software

MS Office

Job description

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.

Job Description

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
• Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
• 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.
• Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistantin the state of TN

Qualifications

• Graduate from aPhysical Therapist Assistant Program
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Current state of TN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)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

Additional Information

• 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
• 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!