Physical Therapist - PRN

**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. **Job Description*** 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. **Qualifications*** 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 **Additional Information** **This job is located at the Waverly clinic.**