Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist

Associates in Pediatric Therapy•Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist to provide individualized therapy to children from birth to age 21. Therapists work in a supportive, clinician-run environment focused on children and families, with diverse caseloads and collaboration across disciplines. Mentorship is available to new graduates and experienced therapists, and flexible schedules are offered. Occupational Therapists evaluate and treat children with physical, emotional, and/or psychosocial needs, including fine motor and visual motor development, sensory processing and modulation, and executive functioning, considering impacts on daily living, rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation. Speech Language Pathologists prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Physical Therapists evaluate children with congenital and orthopedic conditions and provide skilled gross motor interventions to improve mobility. Therapists collaborate with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary colleagues to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They maintain professional and technical competence and comply with applicable licensure and ethical expectations. Speech Language Pathologists also document treatment sessions and progress or evaluation reports.

Requirements

Speech Language Pathologist candidates must have a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and an applicable, current, unrestricted license to practice, or be in the process of obtaining a license.
Occupational Therapist candidates must have a master's degree in occupational therapy and an applicable, current, unrestricted license to practice, or be in the process of obtaining a license.
Physical Therapist candidates must have a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and an applicable, current, unrestricted license to practice, or be in the process of obtaining a license.
Candidates should thrive as part of a team and be willing to work alongside other disciplines as needed.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat children from birth to age 21 according to the needs of the relevant therapy discipline.
For occupational therapy, assess fine motor and visual motor development, sensory processing and modulation, executive functioning, and their impact on daily activities, rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation.
For speech language pathology, prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
For speech language pathology, evaluate and treat speech, language, oral motor, feeding, voice, fluency, articulation, and social communication disorders to support functioning and prevent regression.
For physical therapy, examine and evaluate children with congenital and orthopedic conditions and improve mobility through gross motor interventions, including gait training, equipment and orthotic management, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic exercises.
Work with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
For speech language pathology, document treatment sessions and prepare detailed progress or evaluation reports.
Maintain professional and technical competencies and comply with federal and state licensure and ethical expectations.