Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine

VUMC

1 month ago

Nashville, TennesseeFull TimeSports Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Implement injury prevention programs, emergency action plans, and return

play protocols.

Serve as a trusted clinical resource for athletes and coaching staff.

Provide direct patient care in the clinic approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist

Excellent communication, organization, and time

management skills

Strong commitment to athlete safety, quality of care, and evidence

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Injury Prevention ProgramsEmergency Action PlansReturn-to-Play ProtocolsDirect Patient CareAdvanced EvaluationsFunctional Data AnalysisSports Rehabilitation StrategiesEvidence-Based InterventionsProgram DevelopmentOperational SupportDocumentation PracticesTreatment PlanningGoal SettingPatient EducationCommunicationOrganization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine position at VUMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Sports Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Sports Medicine 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.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Injury Prevention Programs, Emergency Action Plans, Return-to-Play Protocols, Direct Patient Care, Advanced Evaluations, Functional Data Analysis, Sports Rehabilitation Strategies, Evidence-Based Interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Sports Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive, evidence-based physical therapy services to athletes, implementing injury prevention programs and serving as a clinical resource for staff and athletes. Key duties include conducting advanced evaluations, utilizing sports rehabilitation strategies, ...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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