Physical Therapist – Acute Pediatric, PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

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: MCJCHV Peds Rehab 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 Pediatric, PRN Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN PRN / As Needed Make a Difference for Children and Families—When It Matters Most At Vanderbilt Health, pediatric care goes beyond treatment—it’s about helping children reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist to support our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, Tennessee’s #1 ranked children’s hospital. In this role, you’ll provide high‑quality physical therapy care to infants, children, and adolescents across a variety of pediatric service lines, while enjoying the flexibility of PRN scheduling in a nationally recognized children’s hospital environment. Why Vanderbilt Health? Practice at Tennessee’s #1 Children’s Hospital (U.S. News & World Report) Deliver care in a leading academic pediatric hospital known for innovation and outcomes Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary pediatric team including physicians, nurses, OTs, and SLPs Be part of a family‑centered, developmentally focused care model Gain exposure to diverse pediatric diagnoses and treatment approaches What You’ll Do Provide pediatric physical therapy services to children with a wide range of medical, developmental, and orthopedic needs Perform age‑appropriate evaluations of strength, mobility, motor development, and functional skills Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that support growth, independence, and participation Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, mobility strategies, and safe activity Document evaluations, progress, and outcomes in EPIC, maintaining departmental and regulatory standards Why This PRN Role? Flexible scheduling to complement other professional or personal commitments Opportunity to work in a highly respected pediatric rehab program Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical environment Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families Ready to Join Vanderbilt Health? If you’re a Pediatric Physical Therapist looking for a PRN opportunity in Nashville, TN, and want to be part of a mission‑driven children’s hospital, we invite you to apply. Apply today and help shape brighter futures for pediatric patients at Vanderbilt Health. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• LIC-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee
• Relevant Work Experience
• Less than 1 year
• Bachelor's

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric physical therapy (hospital or outpatient setting)
• Familiarity with developmental milestones and pediatric treatment techniques

Responsibilities

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees