Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab, PRN

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.

About the Role

Vanderbilt Health is a leader in patient- and family-centered care, combining excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Through its regional hospitals, Vanderbilt Health delivers high-quality care close to home while maintaining strong connections to academic medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients according to physician orders and established plans of care
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, and care management teams
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards
• Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility
• Prior acute care or hospital-based experience preferred