Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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Organization:

VCH Physical Therapy

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by qualified physician. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation.

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Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Organization: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Location: Clarksville, TN
Schedule: Full Time – 40 hours

Job Summary

Physical Therapist (PT) at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital provide rehabilitation services within an outpatient hospital setting. The role supports adult patients across multiple patient populations, focusing on recovery. Plus inpatient weekend coverage 1 x month.

Position Overview

Physical Therapists at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital support adult patients across multiple diagnoses. The role emphasizes early mobility, strength, balance, gait training, and functional recovery while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe and timely discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients according to physician orders and established plan of care.

• Collaborate with physicians and therapy colleagues.

• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards.

• Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in the applicable therapy discipline.

• Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility.

• Prior outpatient-based experience preferred.

About Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health is a leader in patient- and family-centered care, combining excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Through our regional hospitals, Vanderbilt Health delivers high-quality care close to home while maintaining strong connections to academic medicine.

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Join Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused care team.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contributes effectively to designated team(s), Hospital goals and performance improvement activities in order to achieve Hospital mission
• Provides for a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers
• Demonstrates competency in evaluation of all areas that PT is responsible for in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates safe and effective treatment/ management of performance areas with all assigned patients
• Demonstrates effective and safe use of the following treatment strategies
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate usage of treatment equipment
• Consistently communicates to PTA and other clinicians involved in the patient care
• Consistently communicates with other outside entities directly involved with patient outcomes
• Completes all necessary documentation completely, accurately, and on a timely basis
• Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete all scheduling tasks
• Consistently completes billing both timely and accurately
• Demonstrates the ability to provide coverage in inpatient or outpatient therapy

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.