Physical Therapist PRN - Acute Care & Outpatient

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents assessment of strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, and motor function.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in inpatient acute care, hospital-based rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and/or sports rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Why Join Vanderbilt Health?
• Nationally Recognized - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
• Diverse Clinical Experience - Gain exposure to both acute care and outpatient rehabilitation environments.
• Flexible Scheduling - Ideal for clinicians seeking work-life balance or supplemental income opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture - Work alongside highly skilled rehabilitation professionals, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Professional Growth - Access continuing education, mentorship, clinical development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Patient-Centered Mission - Be part of an organization committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
• Join Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and help patients regain mobility, restore function, and achieve their highest level of independence in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings!

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: 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. . Make a Difference Every Day - Join Vanderbilt Health Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our nationally recognized rehabilitation team in Lebanon, Tennessee. This position offers the unique opportunity to provide patient care across both Acute Care/Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation settings, including orthopedic, sports medicine, and general rehabilitation populations. Whether you're an experienced Physical Therapist seeking flexible supplemental income or a clinician looking to maintain skills across multiple practice environments, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the support of Vanderbilt Health's collaborative care team. Schedule - Weekday shifts (2-3 days per week) - Weekend shifts (minimum of 2 weekend days per month) How You Will Make a Difference - Perform evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and treatments for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and functional limitations. - Provide physical therapy services across acute care, hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, and general outpatient physical therapy settings as needed. - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. - Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis-specific treatment strategies, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and recovery goals. - Document patient evaluations, treatments, progress, and outcomes in the electronic medical record. - Assist patients in maximizing mobility, independence, safety, and overall functional outcomes. - Contribute to a patient-centered culture focused on exceptional clinical care and service excellence. Ideal Candidates - Acute Care Physical Therapists seeking supplemental hours. - Outpatient Physical Therapists interested in expanding their hospital-based clinical experience. - Experienced clinicians looking for schedule flexibility and diverse patient populations. - Physical Therapists who enjoy working across multiple practice settings while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

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