Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient, PRN

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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 Outpatient

Location: Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks, Nashville, TN

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | No Weekends

Job Type: PRN

Change Young Lives Through Pediatric Physical Therapy

Are you a pediatric Physical Therapist passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? Join Vanderbilt Health’s nationally recognized Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy team and provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to infants, children, and young adults (birth–21 years).

This PRN opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, mission‑driven pediatric care environment.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

• Nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary outpatient setting

• Evidence‑based practice with access to advanced treatment approaches

• Supportive culture focused on clinical excellence and patient‑centered care

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized, evidence‑based pediatric physical therapy for patients with orthopedic and developmental diagnoses

• Treat a broad pediatric population, from infancy through young adulthood

• Collaborate with physicians, PTs, SLPs, OTs, and other specialists to deliver coordinated care

• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and long‑term functional strategies

• Utilize My Health at Vanderbilt (MyChart) for care coordination and documentation

• Document care in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards

• Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and mentorship as needed

• Support students and new team members as appropriate

Qualifications

• Licensed (or license‑eligible) Physical Therapist in the state of Tennessee

• Pediatric physical therapy experience required

• Experience with orthopedic and developmental populations strongly preferred

• Experience with Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) strongly preferred

• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

• Commitment to family‑centered, pediatric care

Make a Lasting Impact

Join a pediatric therapy team where your clinical expertise makes a difference for children and families every day.

Apply today to join Vanderbilt Health’s Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy team in Nashville, TN.

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): De