Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nashville, TN

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) for a rewarding 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 an Occupational Therapist who enjoys person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping individuals achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Compensation: $45-$50 per hour
• Weekends: None
• Setting: Community-based services supporting children and adults with IDD

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

• Provide occupational therapy services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment addressing activities of daily living (ADLs), sensory processing, splinting, spasticity management, and adaptive mealtime needs.
• Deliver consultation-based OT services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Middle Tennessee Homes, with direct treatment provided as needed.
• Provide intensive ADL, sensory, splinting, and adaptive mealtime interventions for children in Department of Children's Services (DCS) custody receiving care through the Medically Fragile-IDD Foster Home program.
• Complete annual occupational therapy assessments addressing ADLs, sensory needs, splinting, spasticity, and mealtime support 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, spasticity interventions, and adaptive equipment as indicated.
• Identify and order sensory, bathing, oral hygiene, splinting, and other adaptive equipment to support 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 ADL support, sensory interventions, splinting, and adaptive mealtime techniques.
• 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 occupational therapy assessment 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.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in Tennessee, or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of ADL interventions, sensory integration, splinting, adaptive equipment, and functional assessments.
• Experience with pediatric, adult, or medically complex populations preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-centered approach to care.

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.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation of $45-$50.
• Consistent weekday schedule with no weekend requirements.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive, interdisciplinary team.
• Meaningful work supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Professional support from an experienced healthcare staffing organization.

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