Physical Therapist - Home Care - PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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 – Home Health – PRN | Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services Make a Difference—One Patient, One Home, One Day at a Time Join Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in the comfort of patients’ homes. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team in a PRN capacity, serving patients across the Greater Nashville Area. About the Role Are you a licensed Physical Therapist in Tennessee seeking flexibility, purpose, and meaningful impact? This PRN Home Health PT position provides autonomy, weekday flexibility, and the support of a nationally recognized health system. Whether you’re experienced in home health or exploring a new specialty, this role offers the opportunity to help patients regain independence where it matters most—their home. Schedule: PRN | Monday–Friday | Flexible weekday hours Service Area: Greater Nashville Area Why Join Vanderbilt Health? Competitive wages (not pay-per-visit) Mileage reimbursement Professional development & continuing education support Trusted, nationally recognized healthcare system Supportive team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and innovation A work environment that values your expertise, autonomy, and well-being

Requirements

Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Tennessee
Minimum 1 year of PT experience
Strong communication and assessment skills
Ability to work independently with a flexible PRN caseload
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience
Experience with EMR documentation systems
Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles and functional mobility

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy in patients’ homes
Deliver care according to individualized treatment plans developed by supervising PTs
Promote patient safety, mobility, and functional independence
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home safety
Accurately document clinical notes and patient progress in EMR systems
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members
Travel independently to patient homes within designated service areas
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.