Physical Therapist (PT) – Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) to join their outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team at One Hundred Oaks in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves providing evidence-based physical therapy services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth through age 21 with a wide variety of developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and sports-related diagnoses. The clinic is part of Vanderbilt Health's Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Program, which serves approximately 150–180 patients daily across multiple disciplines. Therapists will work in a spacious gym environment with advanced equipment, collaborate directly with Vanderbilt pediatric specialists, and utilize a fully integrated medical record system. The position offers exposure to a diverse mix of diagnoses and age groups, providing opportunities for clinical growth and specialization.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensed or license-eligible Physical Therapist in Tennessee
Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric physical therapy experience
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : 1 year
Education: Bachelor's

Nice To Haves

Experience treating pediatric orthopedic and sports rehabilitation patients
Experience treating developmental delay and neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience with Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) rehabilitation
Experience working with diverse pediatric age groups from infancy through young adulthood
Thrives in a dynamic pediatric outpatient setting where schedules may change throughout the day
Enjoys treating a wide variety of patients, diagnoses, and age groups
Adapts quickly to changing patient needs and scheduling fluctuations
Builds meaningful relationships with children and families while maintaining efficiency
Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Embraces teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth
Is committed to providing exceptional care across all pediatric populations rather than focusing on a narrow specialty area

Responsibilities

Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
Provide evidence-based physical therapy services for orthopedic, developmental, neurological, and sports-related conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, and long-term functional outcomes.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge plans in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Utilize My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChart to facilitate communication and coordinated care.
Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement projects, and ongoing professional development.
Support clinical education programs by mentoring students and onboarding new team members.
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.