Physical Therapist – Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital

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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, Inpatient Hospital

Location: Vanderbilt Health | Nashville, TN
Schedule: Full-Time | Includes 2 weekend days per month

Advance Your Acute Care Physical Therapy Career at Vanderbilt Health

Are you a Physical Therapist with acute care or inpatient hospital experience looking to grow your career in a Level 1 Trauma Center? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist – Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital to join our highly respected rehabilitation team in Nashville, Tennessee.

As Middle Tennessee’s largest academic medical center, Vanderbilt Health provides exceptional clinical variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work across ICUs, medical-surgical units, and the emergency department. This role is ideal for Physical Therapists who are passionate about complex patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning in an academic hospital setting.

Why Choose Vanderbilt Health?

• Day-One Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), and retirement plans
• Clinical Career Advancement Ladder with structured growth from Physical Therapist Level 1 through Level 4
• Free Continuing Education through department-hosted CE courses available to all staff
• Extensive Orientation Program with 10–12 weeks of onboarding across inpatient hospital units
• Formal Mentorship Program supported by our dedicated Mentorship Committee
• Collaborative, Team-Based Culture with opportunities to serve on committees and lead quality initiatives
• Nationally Recognized Health System known for excellence in patient care, research, and innovation

Your Impact as an Acute Care Physical Therapist

• Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and treatments for hospitalized patients
• Deliver care across a variety of acute care inpatient units, including ICU and emergency department settings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on mobility, safety, discharge planning, and rehabilitation goals
• Document care and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental projects

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of one year of acute care or inpatient hospital experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today for the Physical Therapist – Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital position at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN. This role is ideal for Physical Therapists seeking acute care, inpatient, or hospital-based physical therapy positions within a nationally ranked academic medical center known for excellence in care and innovation.

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