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Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Inpatient

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Inpatient 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.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Inpatient.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication SkillsEvidence-Based PracticeDocumentationPatient EducationMobilitySafetyDischarge PlanningRehabilitation GoalsQuality ImprovementMentorshipAssessmentTreatment PlanningGoal Setting
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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Communication Skills, Evidence-Based Practice, Documentation, Patient Education, Mobility. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based evaluations and treatments for hospitalized patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized plans of care. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families on mobility, safety, and rehabilitation goal...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Free Continuing Education, Extensive Orientation Program, Formal Mentorship Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Free Continuing Education
Extensive Orientation Program
Formal Mentorship Program

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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