Physical Therapist – Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) | PRN

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Organization:

Pi Beta Phi Rehab Clinical Staff

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 – Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) | PRN

Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation
Vanderbilt Health | Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI)
Bill Wilkerson Center | Nashville, TN

Join a Nationally Recognized Neuro-Rehabilitation Program

Vanderbilt Health’s Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) at the Bill Wilkerson Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist with Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) experience to join our Outpatient Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about treating vestibular, balance, and neurologic disorders in a collaborative, academic medical center environment.

Position Details

• Status: PRN (minimum commitment of 1 day per week)

• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Monday–Friday (No weekends or holidays)

• Location: Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) Bill Wilkerson Center | Nashville, TN

• Clinical Focus: Approximately 80% Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy / 20% Neurologic & Functional Rehabilitation

About the Role

As a Vestibular Physical Therapist at PBPRI, you will evaluate and treat adults with complex vestibular and neurologic conditions, including referrals from ENT, neurology, physiatry, and primary care.

Common conditions include:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

• Unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction

• Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

• Concussion and post-traumatic vestibular disorders

• Central vestibular disorders

• Imbalance, gait instability, and fall risk

• Visual motion sensitivity and dizziness with head movement

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive vestibular, balance, gait, and functional mobility evaluations

• Deliver evidence-based Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy interventions

• Implement canalith repositioning maneuvers, gaze stabilization, balance, and habituation programs

• Provide patient and caregiver education and fall prevention strategies

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation team

• Participate in team meetings and care planning

• Supervise and mentor physical therapy students as applicable

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Tennessee Physical Therapy license or eligibility

• Minimum 1 year of experience with vestibular and adult neurologic populations

• Advanced vestibular training preferred

• Strong clinical reasoning and patient-centered care skills

Why Vanderbilt Health

• Nationally recognized academic medical center

• Complex referrals and diverse patient populations

• Collaborative, supportive interdisciplinary culture

• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities

• PRN benefits starting day one, including health coverage and retirement plans

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