Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Leads a team of assigned staff members and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice standards, and provision of patient-focused delivery of care and services with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling.

Ensure the department's optimal performance during each assigned shift and within their team of direct reports by engaging in effective problem solving with lab staff and where appropriate, and other departments, assuring performance standards for patient care are met, and developing/leading the assigned team.

Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture..

• Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead
• Location: Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks | Nashville, TN
• Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday
• Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Lead with Experience. Inspire with Purpose. Shape the Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead to guide a highly skilled outpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of pediatric therapy services.

We're looking for a collaborative leader who can earn trust through clinical expertise, inspire professional growth, and foster a culture where therapists feel valued, engaged, and empowered to do their best work. In this role, you'll balance patient care, mentorship, and operational leadership while making a lasting impact on both the team and the children and families they serve.

• Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out
• Lead a highly experienced and respected team of Pediatric Physical Therapists
• Influence team culture, staff engagement, and clinical excellence
• Mentor and develop therapists across all stages of their careers
• Support clinician well-being, resilience, and long-term retention
• Partner with rehabilitation leadership on strategic growth initiatives
• Remain clinically engaged while expanding your leadership impact
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Vanderbilt Children's services
• Drive innovation, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
• Enjoy support from experienced leaders invested in your success
• Primarily Monday-Friday schedule
• Benefits day One!

About the Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Team

The Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and complex medical conditions.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, Physical Therapists partner closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and families to help children maximize function, independence, and participation in everyday life.

Known for its clinical expertise and collaborative culture, this team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families throughout the region.

What You'll Do

As the Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead, you will serve as a clinical expert, mentor, coach, and operational leader while helping maintain the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric outpatient physical therapy services
• Lead, mentor, and support staff and PRN Physical Therapists
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and clinical excellence
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and retention efforts
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback
• Partner with leadership to address staffing, workflow, and operational needs
• Support evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and program development
• Promote transparent communication and strong team engagement
• Help drive exceptional patient experiences, clinical outcomes, and operational performance

What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications
• Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)
• Significant Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy experience
• Demonstrated success in a formal or informal leadership role
• Strong mentorship, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to influence, inspire, and support experienced clinicians
• Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strong organizational, clinical, and operational decision-making skills
• What Sets This Role Apart
• Lead a well-established and highly respected Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team
• Balance clinical practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities
• Influence staff engagement, culture, and professional development
• Shape the future of Pediatric Physical Therapy services at Vanderbilt Health
• Mentor future clinical leaders and strengthen team excellence
• Access leadership development, continuing education, and growth opportunities
• Make a lasting impact on children, families, and fellow clinicians

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Where Pediatric Rehabilitation Leaders Thrive

At Vanderbilt Health, our therapists are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day through collaboration, innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence.

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead, you'll work alongside nationally recognized specialists and rehabilitation professionals dedicated to helping children achieve their fullest potential.

• Benefits of Joining Vanderbilt Health
• Benefits Day One
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Nationally recognized pediatric and rehabilitation programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• The support of an organization committed to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care
• Ready to Lead the Next Chapter of Pediatric Rehabilitation?

If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist who is passionate about mentoring others, building high-performing teams, and advancing clinical excellence, we invite you to bring your leadership to Vanderbilt Health.

Join a team where your experience is respected, your voice matters, and your leadership will help shape the future of pediatric rehabilitation.

Apply today and help inspire exceptional therapists, elevate patient outcomes, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises day to day performance of staff through ongoing assessment and coaching to achieve goals.
• Completes formal evaluation of direct reports.
• Supports leadership team in development of staff members by providing substantive feedback.
• Demonstrates clinical/technical knowledge needed to coach staff on day-to-day activities.
• Implements rehab specific policies and practice guidelines in accordance with VUMC policy and regulatory standards using standardized tools and instruments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management.
• People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
• Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Dem