Physical Therapist - Travel

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. 

• We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting across over 70+ clinics in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in new environments and are passionate about helping patients regain function and independence.

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living. 

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results. 

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures. 

• Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff. 

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care. 

• Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation. 

• Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth. 

• Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director. 

• Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics. 

• Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment. 

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy 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

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 

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

• Bonus Rewards Program 

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Health Savings Accounts 

• Generous Paid Time Off 

• 6 paid holidays 

• 401(k) matching  

• Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Health & Wellness Program 

• Gym Membership Discounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog 

Professional Development 

• 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 mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops 

• Journal Clubs 

• Clinical Director Training 

• Opportunities for specialization and leadership development 

Work Life Balance 

• Flexible Scheduling 

• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy 

• Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night 

• Partnerships with local high school athletic teams 

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.