Physical Therapist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionSTAR Physical Therapy was founded in 1997 with two clinics to serve Middle Tennessee with the industry's best comprehensive physical therapy and sports medicine outreach. Based on the unique quality of care provided and industry demand, STAR Physical Therapy added seven more clinics by the beginning of 2000. Today, we have more than 70 clinics serving Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama.Over the past 20+ years, we have not wavered in our commitment to our patients, our physician partners, our community, and the STAR family of employees. We start by hiring great people. STAR Physical Therapy's singular foundational mission is to serve. We do this daily by providing industry-leading physical therapy services to those in need. And yet, our commitment goes far beyond helping people in our clinics. We are committed to being community advocates.STAR employees actively support organizations and causes at local, state, and national levels in a concerted and determined effort to give back to those who have been so good to us. We are a community where all people, regardless of their differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities.Job DescriptionSTAR Physical Therapy is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a commitment to excellence to join our team as a full-time Physical Therapist in outpatient orthopedic clinic in Ripley, TN. We commit to a culture where we use our time, talents and resources to care for our patients, our communities and one another.What Youll Get:Perks: Additional $5000 - $10 000 Performance Bonus PotentialBONUS: Sign on Bonus PotentialEntire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:Medical insuranceDental insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off6 additional paid holidays401(k) matchingBonus Rewards ProgramContinuing EducationContinuing EducationOver 10 company sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from including Manual Therapy EducationPrevious courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk and many more!New Graduate SupportNew graduate mentoring programMonthly Mentoring MeetingsQuarterly Mentorship WorkshopsJournal ClubsWork Life BalanceFlexible SchedulingCareer Guidance SupportEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount plansCommunity InvolvementPartnerships with local high school athletic teamsCommunity engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropyTeam events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia NightMultiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadershipLeadership TrainingClinical Director TrainingInvestment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!QualificationsGraduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy ProgramNew or recent graduates are encouraged to applyCurrent state of Tennessee licenseCPR certificationAbility to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environmentBasic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS OfficeWhat Youll Do:Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation resultsReview the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment requiredProvide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelinesDocument findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregiversResponsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation techniciansComplete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goalsImplement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatmentsCommunicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companiesEnsure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Created: 2025-03-20