Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

STAR 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 Description

STAR 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 You’ll Do:

• Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
• Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
• Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
• Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Current state of Tennessee Physical Therapist license
• 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

What You’ll Get:

Perks: Additional $5000 - $10 000 Performance Bonus Potential

BONUS: Sign on Bonus Potential

Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 6 additional paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus Rewards Program
• Continuing Education

Continuing Education

• 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 Support

• New graduate mentoring program
• Monthly Mentoring Meetings
• Quarterly Mentorship Workshops
• Journal Clubs

Work Life Balance

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Guidance Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount plans

Community Involvement

• Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
• Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night

Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership

• Leadership Training
• Clinical Director Training

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!