Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

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Two Weekend Days Per Month Join Our Rehabilitation Team Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support our rehabilitation services across Acute Care,

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Under medical supervision, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Requirements

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Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support our rehabilitation services across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Therapy. This flexible opportunity offers clinical variety, scheduling flexibility, and the chance to work with diverse patient populations across multiple stages of recovery.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized plans of care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Acute Care
Medical-Surgical Units
Progressive Care/Step-Down
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Orthopedic and General Surgery Patients
Medically Complex Adult Populations
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Intensive rehabilitation focused on restoring mobility and independence
Average caseload of 3-4 patients daily with extended treatment sessions
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
Balance and fall prevention
Neurologic and mobility-focused treatment
One-on-one patient care without double-booking

Responsibilities

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→Perform evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
→Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, function, balance, strength, and independence.
→Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and care management teams.
→Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home programs, and safety strategies.
→Complete timely documentation and support discharge planning.
→Why Vanderbilt Clarksville?
→Flexible PRN scheduling with 4- and 8-hour shift options.
→Opportunity to practice across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Therapy.
→Diverse patient populations and clinical experiences.
→Supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
→Typical productivity expectations:
→Acute Care: Approximately 10 patients per day
→Outpatient Therapy: Approximately 10 patients per day with 45-minute one-on-one treatment sessions
→Inpatient Rehabilitation: Approximately 3-4 patients per day with 90-minute treatment sessions
→Access to Vanderbilt Health resources, continuing education, and evidence-based practice.

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Nice to Have

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Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Outpatient Physical Therapy experience.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.

Through Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care close to home while benefiting from the expertise, innovation, and professional resources of Vanderbilt Health. Our rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients restore function, regain mobility, and return to the activities that matter most.