Physical Therapist – Pediatric Outpatient Rehab

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

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: Physical Therapy Out 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 – Pediatric Outpatient Rehab Location: Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks, Nashville, TN Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | No Weekends Job Type: Full-Time Empower Young Lives Through Pediatric Physical Therapy at Vanderbilt Health Are you a licensed Physical Therapist passionate about pediatrics? Join Vanderbilt Health’s nationally recognized Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team in Nashville, TN. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on children and young adults (birth to age 21) in a collaborative, evidence-based care environment. Why Choose Vanderbilt Health? Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately Career Growth – Structured advancement from Level 1 to Level 4 Top-Ranked System – Be part of a leader in pediatric healthcare Innovative Rehab Services – Access cutting-edge technology and best practices Supportive Culture – Work alongside a dedicated, interdisciplinary team What You’ll Do Provide personalized, evidence-based therapy for children with orthopedic and developmental diagnoses Collaborate with physicians, PTs, SLPs, and other specialists Use My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChart for seamless care coordination Educate families on therapy goals, home programs, and long-term strategies Document care in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards Participate in mentorship, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives Support and mentor students and new team members Qualifications Licensed (or license-eligible) Physical Therapist in Tennessee Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required Experience treating orthopedic and developmental populations strongly preferred Experience with Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) strongly preferred Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills Make a Lasting Impact Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Apply today to advance your career in pediatric physical therapy with one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Licensed (or license-eligible) Physical Therapist in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required
• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills
• Bachelor's

Nice To Haves

• Experience treating orthopedic and developmental populations strongly preferred
• Experience with Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) strongly preferred

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.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately
• Career Growth – Structured advancement from Level 1 to Level 4
• Top-Ranked System – Be part of a leader in pediatric healthcare
• Innovative Rehab Services – Access cutting-edge technology and best practices
• Supportive Culture – Work alongside a dedicated, interdisciplinary team

What This Job Offers

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