Physical Therapist - Acute Care – PRN Weekdays

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Organization:

Acute Rehab PT/OT 3

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Provides physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Physical Therapist - Acute Care – PRN Weekdays

Location: Vanderbilt Health – Nashville, TN
Schedule: PRN Weekdays

Elevate Your Career at Vanderbilt Health
Are you a passionate Physical Therapist ready to make a difference in an inpatient acute care setting? Join Vanderbilt Health and become part of a nationally recognized team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

As Middle Tennessee’s largest Level 1 Trauma Center and the hospital that set a world record for heart transplants in 2024, Vanderbilt offers unmatched opportunities for growth and learning. Whether you’re an experienced clinician or a new graduate, every day brings unique challenges and rewarding experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and treatments across diverse inpatient units, including ICUs and the emergency department

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans

• Educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and rehabilitation goals

• Document patient progress and outcomes in compliance with hospital standards

• Participate in mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental projects

• Support and mentor students or new staff in our collaborative learning culture

Why Vanderbilt Health?

• Collaborative Culture: Join committees and initiatives that shape care and innovation

• Nationally Recognized Employer: Work for a health system known for excellence and patient-centered care

• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to complex cases and cutting-edge practices

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)

• Experience in acute care and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your physical therapy career with Vanderbilt Health—where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.
• Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Ident