Occupational Therapist

MPOWER Performance Institute; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Productivity bonuses

Clinical resources and development

Job summary

MPOWER Physical Therapy in Midtown Nashville is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support our outpatient orthopedic therapy team. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients with upper-extremity conditions, fabricate splints, and collaborate with orthopedic clinicians to promote recovery and function.

Requires a Tennessee license and a degree in OT. Roles include documentation, scheduling, and a mix of patient care and administrative duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited university.
• Tennessee OT license required.
• Minimum two years’ orthopedic/physician office experience.
• Physical Agents & Modalities certification preferred.
• Billing and documentation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Fabricate and fit custom upper extremity splints as indicated.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, home exercises and recovery strategies.
• Complete clinical documentation and billing accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with clinic procedures.
• Collaborate with orthopedic providers and other members of the clinical team.
• Coordinate with assigned therapy technicians to support patient care.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions; assist Clinic Manager as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic therapy

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Patient education

Splint fabrication

Education

OT degree (BS/MS/OTD)

Tools

MS Office Suite

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Practice Management software

Job description

MPOWER Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support our outpatient orthopedic therapy team at our Midtown Nashville location.The Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitation services to patients with upper extremity conditions in a collaborative clinical setting. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient education, and custom fabrication of upper extremity splints.Our therapists work alongside orthopedic specialists to support patient recovery and functional outcomes. The PRN therapist will work with the clinical team to provide patient care based on clinic needs and scheduling requirements.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive hourly compensationOpportunity for quarterly productivity bonuses, if eligibleAccess to clinical resources and professional development opportunitiesSupport from therapy technicians and clinic managementBenefits and bonus eligibility depend on the terms of the position and applicable company policies.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate patient needs and provide appropriate occupational therapy interventions.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and appropriate treatment modalities.Fabricate and fit custom upper extremity splints as indicated.Educate patients on treatment plans, home exercises, and strategies to support recovery.Complete clinical documentation and billing accurately and promptly.Maintain accurate records in accordance with clinic procedures.Collaborate with orthopedic providers and other members of the clinical team.Coordinate with assigned therapy technicians to support patient care.Attend required meetings and training sessions as applicable.Assist the Clinic Manager with clinical or administrative projects as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university requiredMinimum two years’ experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting (new graduates must demonstrate superior ability to perform through a clinical affiliation or by other comparable means)Experience with Custom Fabricated Upper Extremity Splinting preferredCurrent Occupational Therapy license in the state of TennesseePhysical Agents and Modalities Certification for Thermal and Electrical ModalitiesTraining and experience in orthopedic care and manual therapy preferredFirm command of therapy payer-specific billing issues and documentation standardsFirm command of MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) and other key applicationsAble to maintain company legal and professional confidentiality requirements across employees, patients, and clientsNeat, professional appearanceWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.