Physical Therapy Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Growth

STAR Physical Therapy; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

6 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform therapeutic interventions under supervision, document progress, and support clinical teams across locations. The role emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians.

New graduates are welcome; TN licensure and CPR are required, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current state of TN licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including EMR, databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients 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 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

Autonomy at work

CPR certification

Basic PC skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

TN PTA licensure

Tools

EMR system

Database software

MS Office

Job description

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform therapeutic interventions under supervision, document progress, and support clinical teams across locations. The role emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians.

New graduates are welcome; TN licensure and CPR are required, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.