Physical Therapist or Chiropractor Job at SynapseTBI - Traumatic Brain Injury Testing & Rehab, Nashville, TN

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  • SynapseTBI - Traumatic Brain Injury Testing & Rehab
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Chiropractor or Physical Therapist with at least one year of hands-on clinical experience, preferably working with patients recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-concussive conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in active rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, and functional movement-based treatment. This role focuses on providing evidence-based, patient-centered care to support recovery of balance, coordination, mobility, and daily functional abilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver hands-on, active rehabilitation for patients with TBI, post-concussive symptoms, and neurologic functional impairments.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments addressing balance, vestibular function, cervical biomechanics, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and functional mobility.
  • Provide vestibular therapy including gaze stabilization, habituation exercises, balance training, and canalith repositioning techniques when indicated.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans incorporating physical therapy, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and occupation-based strategies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers including neurologists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists to ensure cohesive patient care.
  • Record clear, accurate clinical documentation aligned with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Educate patients on home exercise programs, safety, pacing strategies, and return-to-work/return-to-activity protocols.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in TBI rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, and functional neurorehabilitation.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), or Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Active state license in good standing (or license eligibility).
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, neurology, vestibular rehab, or related fields.
  • Experience working with traumatic brain injury, concussion, or complex neurologic presentations strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in hands-on assessment and treatment, including soft-tissue work, joint mobilization, corrective exercise, and neuromuscular retraining.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-focused approach.

Pay

Starting at 80k+ Bonus depending on experience

Preferred Experience

  • Certifications or additional training in vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Experience with return-to-play or return-to-work protocols.
  • Prior work in multidisciplinary or neurorehab settings.

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