Physical Therapist – Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital

2 days ago
Nashville, TennesseeFull TimePhysical Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient, 2 Weekend Days/Month in United States.

Key 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

Requirements

  • Licensed Physical Therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
  • Minimum of one year of acute care or inpatient hospital experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient
  • based physical therapy positions within a nationally ranked academic medical center known for excellence in care and innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits & Compensation

  • Clinical Career Advancement Ladder with structured growth from Physical Therapist Level 1 through Level 4
  • Free Continuing Education through department
  • hosted CE courses available to all staff
  • Extensive Orientation Program with 10–12 weeks of onboarding across inpatient hospital units

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient, 2 Weekend Days/Month.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationsEvidence-Based InterventionsAcute CareInpatient HospitalInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningDocumentationQuality ImprovementTreatment PlanningGoal SettingRehabilitation TherapyCommunication SkillsMentorship
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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Physical Therapist – Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital at VUMC a 2.4/10 for work-life balance — below average.

Key skills for this role include Physical Therapy Evaluations, Evidence-Based Interventions, Acute Care, Inpatient Hospital, Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Benefits include Day-One Benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement), Free Continuing Education, Clinical Career Advancement Ladder, Extensive Orientation Program (10-12 weeks), Formal Mentorship Program.

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About VUMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Day-One Benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement)
Free Continuing Education
Clinical Career Advancement Ladder
Extensive Orientation Program (10-12 weeks)
Formal Mentorship Program
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago