Physical Therapist – Pediatric, PRN

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Organization:

MCJCHV Peds Rehab

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 – Pediatric, PRN

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN

PRN / As Needed

Make a Difference for Children and Families—When It Matters Most

At Vanderbilt Health, pediatric care goes beyond treatment—it’s about helping children reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist to support our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, Tennessee’s #1 ranked children’s hospital.

In this role, you’ll provide high‑quality physical therapy care to infants, children, and adolescents across a variety of pediatric service lines, while enjoying the flexibility of PRN scheduling in a nationally recognized children’s hospital environment.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

• Practice at Tennessee’s #1 Children’s Hospital (U.S. News & World Report)

• Deliver care in a leading academic pediatric hospital known for innovation and outcomes

• Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary pediatric team including physicians, nurses, OTs, and SLPs

• Be part of a family‑centered, developmentally focused care model

• Gain exposure to diverse pediatric diagnoses and treatment approaches

What You’ll Do

• Provide pediatric physical therapy services to children with a wide range of medical, developmental, and orthopedic needs

• Perform age‑appropriate evaluations of strength, mobility, motor development, and functional skills

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that support growth, independence, and participation

• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, mobility strategies, and safe activity

• Document evaluations, progress, and outcomes in EPIC, maintaining departmental and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Experience in pediatric physical therapy (hospital or outpatient setting)

• Familiarity with developmental milestones and pediatric treatment techniques

Why This PRN Role?

• Flexible scheduling to complement other professional or personal commitments

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected pediatric rehab program

• Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical environment

• Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families

Ready to Join Vanderbilt Health?

If you’re a Pediatric Physical Therapist looking for a PRN opportunity in Nashville, TN, and want to be part of a mission‑driven children’s hospital, we invite you to apply.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures for pediatric patients at Vanderbilt Health.

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-e