PTA: Impactful Therapy, Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Star-Physical-Therapy; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy, a growing network based in Tennessee, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document progress, communicate patient status to physicians, and guide assistants and technicians.

Role requires CAPTE-accredited education, TN PTA licensure, CPR certification, and ability to work autonomously in a clinic environment with EMR and office software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program

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

Autonomous work style

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

TN PTA licensure

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

STAR Physical Therapy, a growing network based in Tennessee, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document progress, communicate patient status to physicians, and guide assistants and technicians.

Role requires CAPTE-accredited education, TN PTA licensure, CPR certification, and ability to work autonomously in a clinic environment with EMR and office software proficiency.