Physical Therapist (PT)

The Columbus Organization; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for a rewarding part-time opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team providing specialized therapeutic services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This on-site role focuses on improving mobility and independence through person-centered care, assessments, and education.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in Tennessee or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience with individuals with IDD preferred.
• Knowledge of gross motor development, functional mobility, transfers, balance, gait training, positioning, and adaptive equipment.
• Experience with pediatric, adult, or medically complex populations preferred.
• Familiarity with wheelchair assessments, orthotics, and mobility equipment preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide physical therapy services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Deliver consultation-based physical therapy services to adults with IDD in Middle Tennessee Homes.
• Provide intensive physical therapy interventions for children in foster care programs.
• Complete annual PT assessments addressing mobility and equipment needs.
• Develop recommendations for Person-Centered Support Plans and ISPs.
• Coordinate orders for splinting, AFOs, and adaptive equipment as indicated.
• Identify and order mobility equipment based on individual needs.
• Monitor staff adherence to treatment plans on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead staff training on safe transfers and mobility assistance.
• Provide onboarding education for new direct support staff and nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to promote continuity of care.
• Provide PT assessments and consultations for residents as needed, with discharge recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Physical Therapy degree

Jobbeschreibung

Physical Therapist (PT) - Nashville, TN

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) for a rewarding part-time opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team providing specialized therapeutic services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping individuals improve mobility, functional independence, and overall quality of life.

Position Highlights

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Compensation: $45-$50 per hour
• Weekends: None
• Setting: Community-based services supporting children and adults with IDD

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide physical therapy services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment addressing gross motor development, mobility, ambulation, balance, transfers, alternative positioning, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Deliver consultation-based physical therapy services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Middle Tennessee Homes, including gross motor function, mobility, ambulation, transfers, wound care, and adaptive positioning equipment, with direct treatment provided as needed.
• Provide intensive physical therapy interventions for children in Department of Children's Services (DCS) custody receiving care through the Medically Fragile-IDD Foster Home program, including transfers, positioning, range of motion (ROM), strengthening, balance, ambulation, and adaptive equipment.
• Complete annual physical therapy assessments addressing gross motor development, transfers, positioning, mobility, balance, ambulation, and adaptive equipment needs for each resident.
• Develop individualized recommendations and action steps for Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSPs) and Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
• Request appropriate medical orders for splinting, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), customized or commercially available adaptive equipment, and wound care interventions as indicated.
• Identify and order alternative positioning equipment, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment based on individual needs.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly monitoring to ensure staff-implemented treatment plans and interventions are followed consistently and effectively.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate staff training on safe transfers, alternative positioning, mobility assistance, and appropriate use of adaptive equipment.
• Provide onboarding education and training for new direct support staff and nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care.
• Provide physical therapy assessments and consultation for residents at the Harold Jordan Center as needed, including treatment and discharge recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in Tennessee, or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of gross motor development, functional mobility, transfers, balance, gait training, positioning, and adaptive equipment.
• Experience with pediatric, adult, or medically complex populations preferred.
• Familiarity with wheelchair assessments, orthotics, and mobility equipment preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-centered approach to care.

Why Join The Columbus Organization

At The Columbus Organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities that positively impact the lives of individuals with specialized needs.

This opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation, a consistent part-time schedule, no weekend requirements, and the ability to work with a supportive interdisciplinary team while providing meaningful services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Make a Meaningful Difference!

If you are a Physical Therapist who is passionate about improving mobility, promoting independence, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we would love to connect with you!