Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead to guide a highly skilled outpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of pediatric therapy services. We're looking for a collaborative leader who can earn trust through clinical expertise, inspire professional growth, and foster a culture where therapists feel valued, engaged, and empowered to do their best work. In this role, you'll balance patient care, mentorship, and operational leadership while making a lasting impact on both the team and the children and families they serve. The Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and complex medical conditions. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, Physical Therapists partner closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and families to help children maximize function, independence, and participation in everyday life. Known for its clinical expertise and collaborative culture, this team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families throughout the region.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)
- Significant Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy experience
- Demonstrated success in a formal or informal leadership role
- Strong mentorship, coaching, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
- Ability to influence, inspire, and support experienced clinicians
- Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong organizational, clinical, and operational decision-making skills
- 5 years relevant work experience
- Bachelor's degree
Nice To Haves
- Quality Management (Novice)
- Business Results (Fundamental Awareness)
- People Management (Novice)
- Operations Planning (Novice)
- Compliance (Novice)
- Leadership (Novice)
Responsibilities
- Provides direct pediatric outpatient physical therapy services
- Leads, mentors, and supports staff and PRN Physical Therapists
- Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and clinical excellence
- Supports recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and retention efforts
- Conducts performance evaluations and provides meaningful coaching and feedback
- Partners with leadership to address staffing, workflow, and operational needs
- Supports evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and program development
- Promotes transparent communication and strong team engagement
- Helps drive exceptional patient experiences, clinical outcomes, and operational performance
- 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 rehab specific policies and practice guidelines in accordance with VUMC policy and regulatory standards using standardized tools and instruments.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership development and continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture
- Nationally recognized pediatric and rehabilitation programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- The support of an organization committed to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
