Physical Therapy Tech - PRN

Elite Sports Medicine; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MPOWER in Nashville, TN is seeking a Physical Therapy Tech to assist therapists with orthopedic care and to support patients through exercise programs and modalities. This PRN role requires 2–3 half days and at least one full day per week, with tasks centered on patient care, clinic flow, and basic admin support.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean clinic, supporting scheduling and front desk duties, and protecting patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Training or experience in orthopedic care preferred.
• MS Office proficiency and practice management software familiarity.
• Strong communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer modalities under direction of a therapist.
• Assist patients in performing exercise programs.
• Maintain a neat, organized clinic environment.
• Direct/transfer/transport patients to appropriate care area.
• Assist supervisor with daily operational duties.
• Help keep clinic supplies stocked and equipment maintained.
• Assist with daily schedule management alongside supervising therapist.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and verify future appointments.
• Support front desk tasks: calls, scheduling, filing, data entry.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and practice rules.
• Familiarity with computer software related to job functions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Therapy Administrators.

Skills

Orthopedic care training

Task management

Exercise physiology knowledge

Biomechanics knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

MPOWER Tech Training

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Practice Management software

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Orthopedic care training preferred

Job description

Job Location: Midtown - MPOWER - Nashville, TN 37203

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

The Physical Therapy Tech job is to assist therapists in providing professional orthopedic therapy care for clinic patients and performing clinical tasks and patient care including modalities and following exercise programs with patients. The Physical Therapy Tech will contribute to maintenance of a neat and orderly clinic. This position is not a full-time position but a position that is on an as needed basis. We are looking for candidates who can work 2-3 half days and at least one full day during the week.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Administer appropriate modalities under the direction of a therapist
• Assist patients in performing their exercise programs
• Clean and organize as needed to help maintain a neat and orderly clinic
• Assist in directing/transferring/transporting patients to the appropriate care area to help maintain an orderly clinic flow
• Assist supervisor in daily operational duties as needed
• Help keep clinic supplies ordered and stocked
• Help maintain all equipment in proper working condition
• Assist supervising therapist with management of daily schedule
• Assist with patient scheduling by confirming that patients have scheduled future appointments before departure from PT clinic
• Assist front desk staff with administrative duties, including answering phone calls, scheduling patients, filing charts and paperwork and various data entry tasks
• Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintain knowledge of computer software related to job functions
• Perform other tasks and projects assigned by Therapy Administrators

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Training or experience in orthopedic care is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Basic knowledge in exercise physiology, bio mechanics and exercise techniques
• Working knowledge of basic anatomy
• Successful completion of the MPOWER Tech Training manual and exam after training
• Comfortable effectively using MS Office programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
• Ability to work with Practice Management software as required after training
• Good communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties

We 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