Physical Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care (Inpatient)

VUMC

1 day ago

Nashville, TennesseeFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care, Tuesday-Saturday in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with neurological, orthopedic, post

surgical, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions

Provide inpatient pediatric physical therapy services across acute care units; outpatient pediatric physical therapy services may be provided based on clinic needs

Develop and implement individualized, evidence

Requirements

time, 40 hours per week

hour shifts with flexible start times

Tuesday–Saturday schedule

Weekend and Holidays rotated Why Join Vanderbilt Health

Benefits & Compensation

-, and a sense of community and purpose.

Join us in Making Health Care Personal.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care, Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyAcute careInpatient rehabilitationTreatment planningPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceCaregiver educationDischarge planningDocumentationNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationCardiopulmonary rehabilitationBLS certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care (Inpatient) at VUMC a 2.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at VUMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric physical therapy, Acute care, Inpatient rehabilitation, Treatment planning, Patient evaluation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice, Caregiver education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide inpatient physical therapy services to pediatric patients with complex medical needs across various acute care units. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and support safe discharge transitions.

Benefits package: Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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