Clinical Team Lead – Home Health (PTA/COTA)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Clinical Team Lead – Home Health to support and guide all home care clinicians, including Skilled Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing, PT/OT, MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs), within their growing Home Health Rehab program. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys mentoring, coaching, and clinical problem-solving, and is ready to step into a system-wide clinical leadership role without carrying a personal patient caseload. As a Clinical Team Lead, you will serve as a trusted clinical resource for field staff, helping ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused team culture. The Clinical Team Lead plays a key role in supporting team performance, clinical quality, and staff development across the Home Health continuum.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Three to five years of clinical experience, with some formal or informal leadership exposure
Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and positively influence peers
Strong communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills
Working knowledge of OASIS documentation
Professionalism, reliability, and a consistent work history
Associate's (Required)

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience strongly preferred; background in acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient rehab also valued
Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or project-based role
Familiarity with Epic electronic medical records

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for home care clinicians, including nursing (SN/LPN), therapy (PT/OT), MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs)
Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical questions, documentation support, and practice standards across disciplines
Mentor and coach clinicians through onboarding, professional development, and performance improvement
Conduct formal performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition
Support adherence to agency policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices
Collaborate closely with Rehab leadership, Nursing leadership, and Quality teams to identify trends, address concerns, and improve patient and clinician outcomes
Promote a positive, accountable, and high-performing interdisciplinary team environment
Supervises day to day performance of staff through ongoing assessment and coaching to achieve goals.
Completes formal evaluation of direct reports.
Supports leadership team in development of staff members by providing substantive feedback.
Demonstrates clinical/technical knowledge needed to coach staff on day-to-day activities.
Implements specific policies and practice guidelines in accordance with VUMC policy and regulatory standards using standardized tools and instruments.