Physical Therapist (PT)

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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.

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!

Apply today to learn more about this rewarding part-time opportunity with The Columbus Organization in Nashville, TN!