PTA Opportunity: Growth, Mentorship & Flexible Schedule

Star-Physical-Therapy; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Rewards Program

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

6 paid holidays

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Tennessee. You will work under a Physical Therapist, delivering therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and supporting patients and families with home exercise techniques.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a collaborative clinic setting, with ongoing professional development opportunities and mentorship through STAR's education programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current state PTA licensure in TN.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills including EMR, database software, 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

Autonomous work style

MS Office

Database familiarity

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Database software

Job description

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Tennessee. You will work under a Physical Therapist, delivering therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and supporting patients and families with home exercise techniques.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a collaborative clinic setting, with ongoing professional development opportunities and mentorship through STAR's education programs.