Physical Therapist - Flourish Health Clinic

Mental Health Cooperative • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Scope of Work: Physical Therapy on Flourish Health Clinic Key Responsibilities: Flourish Health Clinical Service Delivery Licensed physical therapist will deliver trauma-informed physical therapy services, helping patients manage pain, improve mobility, and regain functional independence through on-site physical therapy assessments, treatment plans, and rehabilitative care. Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.mhc-tn.org/about-us/

Responsibilities

• Perform musculoskeletal and neuromuscular assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to patients with limited access to follow-up care or rehabilitation facilities
• Provide hands-on therapy techniques such as manual therapy, stretching, and therapeutic exercises
• Instruct patients in home exercise programs using easily accessible equipment or bodyweight techniques
• Address acute and chronic conditions such as back pain, joint dysfunction, gait instability, and post-operative rehabilitation
• Fit and educate patients on proper use of assistive devices (e.g., canes, walkers, braces)
• Document patient interactions and progress clearly and securely, in coordination with the clinic’s electronic health record system
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to support whole-person care and identify referral options when needed
• Educate patients on body mechanics, injury prevention, and strategies for maintaining physical health despite environmental challenges

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed