Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care

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Acute Rehab PT/OT 3

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 with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN
Full-Time | 4 10-hour shifts Wed - Sat

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Acute Care Physical Therapist to join one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

This is an opportunity to practice at a Level 1 Trauma Center and the nation's largest transplant center by volume, working alongside nationally recognized physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals while caring for some of healthcare's most medically complex patients.

Whether you're looking to deepen your acute care expertise, expand your experience across specialty populations, or advance your professional growth, Vanderbilt offers an environment where clinical judgment is valued, collaboration is expected, and exceptional patient care is the standard.

Our Acute Care Rehabilitation team includes approximately 130 rehabilitation professionals who provide care throughout Vanderbilt University Hospital across trauma, transplant, critical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular services, specialty medicine, and surgical populations.

Most importantly, we believe healthcare is personal. Therapists are empowered to provide individualized, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes while practicing at the top of their license.

Your expertise is respected and your clinical decision-making plays a meaningful role in patient care and discharge planning.

Treat patients across trauma, transplant, burn, neuroscience, critical care, cardiovascular, medical, and surgical services.

Work alongside highly respected physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals committed to exceptional outcomes.

Advance through a structured Clinical Career Ladder with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, program development, quality initiatives, and professional advancement.

Enjoy a schedule that includes only two weekend days per month, helping support balance while remaining engaged in a dynamic acute care setting.

Join a health system recognized nationally for innovation, research, education, and world-class patient care.

As a member of our Acute Care Rehabilitation team, you will:

Perform evidence-based evaluations and treatment interventions for hospitalized patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
Provide care across diverse inpatient settings, including intensive care units, specialty services, transplant, trauma, and step-down units.
Develop individualized treatment plans that optimize mobility, function, safety, and discharge outcomes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning to assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinical needs evolve.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding mobility strategies, equipment recommendations, fall prevention, and safe discharge planning.
Document care in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards.
Support a culture of clinical excellence through mentorship, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

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Licensed Physical Therapist (or license-eligible) in the State of Tennessee
Acute care or hospital-based physical therapy experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Passion for continuous learning and professional growth

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.

If you're an experienced acute care therapist seeking greater clinical complexity, stronger interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to influence outcomes at one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, Vanderbilt Health offers a place where your expertise can make a lasting impact.

Apply today and help patients take their next step toward recovery at Vanderbilt Health.

Responsibilities

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Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.