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: Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Physical Therapy Assistant – Acute Care Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday with one weekend day per month Empower Recovery. Transform Lives. Join Vanderbilt Health. Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ready to make a difference in acute care rehabilitation? At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This is your chance to be part of Tennessee’s #1 hospital and one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Why Vanderbilt Health? Recognized among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Day One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans start immediately. Collaborative, team-focused environment with access to continuing education and career growth. Work where innovation meets compassion—impacting patients across diverse diagnoses. What You’ll Do Implement therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist treatment plans. Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence. Document patient progress accurately and collaborate with the care team. Assist with discharge planning and transition strategies. 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.