Physical Therapy Assistant (Roane County)

Company Description: 

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees. 

 We are committed to: 

• Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care 

• Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program 

• Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities 

Our Mission: 

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another. 

• 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. 

• Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment. 

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program 

• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply 

• Current state licensure 

• 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 

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