Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Acute Rehab PT/OT 3 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. . Physical Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient Location: Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-Time | 4x10-hour shifts (Wednesday–Sunday) Advance Your Physical Therapy Career at Vanderbilt Health Are you a licensed Physical Therapist passionate about making a difference in an acute care inpatient setting? Join Vanderbilt Health, Middle Tennessee’s largest Level 1 trauma center, and work across diverse hospital units—including ICUs and the emergency department—for unmatched clinical experience and professional growth. Why Vanderbilt Health? Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement plans start immediately Career Advancement Ladder: Structured growth from PT Level 1 to Level 4 Free Continuing Education: Department-hosted CE courses for all staff Extensive Orientation: 10–12 weeks of onboarding for success across all hospital areas Formal Mentorship Program: Led by our Mentorship Committee for new hires Collaborative Culture: Join committees shaping care and innovation Nationally Recognized Employer: Known for excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care Your Impact as a Physical Therapist Deliver evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and treatments across multiple inpatient units Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans Educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and rehabilitation goals Document outcomes per hospital and regulatory standards Participate in mentorship, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives 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.