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No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$89k (median of 13 jobs)

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Nashville, Tennessee

Physical Therapist – Acute Care (PRN)

Physical TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN Acute Care Physical Therapist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Flexible schedule, complex patient population.

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care (PRN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement
  • Wellness Offerings

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients with impairments or functional limitations in an acute care setting. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that promote patient recovery and independence.

Requirements

Requires a valid Tennessee Physical Therapist license or license eligibility. Candidates should possess strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex, interdisciplinary hospital environment.

Key Skills

Physical therapyAcute carePatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical reasoningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationDocumentationRehabilitationTrauma servicesTransplant servicesCritical careFunctional recoveryDischarge planningEvidence-based practice

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About VUMC

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Nashville, Tennessee
10,000+ employees
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
PRN Flexibility
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Wellness Offerings

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