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Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist

Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Description

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time.

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What Makes APT Different?

We do things differently, and it shows.

  • Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
  • Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
  • Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
  • Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
  • Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
  • Bonuses Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
  • Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
  • Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do

The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist is to evaluate and provide treatment for patients with physical, emotional and/or psychosocial needs.

  • Evaluate children from birth to age 21 for fine motor development, visual motor development, sensory processing and modulation differences, executive functioning skills, and more to determine impact on activities of daily living (ADLs), rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation.
  • Work closely with patient caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist is to evaluate and provide treatment for patients with physical, emotional and/or psychosocial needs.

  • Examines and evaluates children from birth to age 21 with a variety of congenital and orthopedic conditions to improve mobility through skilled gross motor interventions including but not limited to gait training, equipment and orthotic management, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic exercises.
  • Work closely with patient caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

Requirements

Our Ideal OT Candidate Has:

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy and hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).

Our Ideal PT Candidate Has

  • Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).

All Candidates

  • An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed.
  • New grads are welcome to apply!

Watch The Video

See why we are proud to work at APT:

https://youtu.be/sAaIFxeMmaU

More Info Available At

http://www.kidtherapy.org/careers

Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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