Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• As a Physical Therapist, you will:
• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions focused on improving mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to coordinate individualized care plans
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding mobility strategies, exercise programs, safety, and recovery goals
• Document patient progress, treatment outcomes, and clinical recommendations in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Support rehabilitation initiatives across acute care settings while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Apply wound care knowledge and best practices when appropriate to support patient healing and recovery
• Provides and documents assessment of strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, and motor function
• Provides and documents various treatments including exercise, electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, ultrasound to relieve pain or reduce swelling.
• Provides and documents patient education regarding treatment plan, activity, exercises, assistive and/or adaptive devices such as crutches, walkers, prostheses, and wheelchairs
• Assess wounds, implementing the appropriate skin c

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current or eligible Tennessee Physical Therapist license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills
• Experience in acute care physical therapy
• Experience with wound care treatment and management
• Background working with medically complex or post-surgical patients
• Why Vanderbilt Health?
• Nationally Recognized Excellence
• Vanderbilt Health is consistently recognized among the nation's leading healthcare systems for patient care, innovation, and clinical excellence.
• Collaborative Culture
• Join a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.
• Professional Growth
• Access continuing education opportunities, mentorship, clinical development resources, and career advancement pathways within Vanderbilt Health.
• Meaningful Work
• Help patients regain independence and improve outcomes while making a direct impact on your community every day.
• Apply Today and join Vanderbilt Health to become part of a mission-driven organization committed to changing lives through exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Job Summary: Under medical supervision, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. . Physical Therapist - Wound Care Preferred Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Lebanon, TN Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Some Weekend Coverage Required Make a Difference Every Day at Vanderbilt Health! Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Lebanon, Tennessee. This full-time opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule with occasional weekend coverage while providing the chance to work alongside one of the nation's most respected healthcare systems. We are looking for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Wound care experience is strongly preferred. If you are committed to helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity with Vanderbilt Health. Position Highlights Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Some weekend rotations required Primarily supporting acute care/inpatient rehabilitation services Opportunity to work with medically complex patient populations Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment Wound care experience preferred

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