About this role
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 Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Opportunity for quarterly productivity bonuses, if eligible
- Access to clinical resources and professional development opportunities
- Support from therapy technicians and clinic management
Benefits and bonus eligibility depend on the terms of the position and applicable company policies.
Key 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 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.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required
- Minimum 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 preferred
- Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of Tennessee
- Physical Agents and Modalities Certification for Thermal and Electrical Modalities
- Training and experience in orthopedic care and manual therapy preferred
- Firm command of therapy payer-specific billing issues and documentation standards
- Firm command of MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) and other key applications
- Able to maintain company legal and professional confidentiality requirements across employees, patients, and clients
- Neat, professional appearance
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.