Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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Vanderbilt UMC
Job Description
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VCH Physical TherapyJob Summary:
JOB SUMMARYResponsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by qualified physician. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation.
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Physical Therapist – Outpatient
Organization: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Location: Clarksville, TN
Schedule: Full Time | 40 hours/week
Additional Coverage: Inpatient weekend rotation (1 weekend per month)
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist (PT) at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital provides high‑quality rehabilitation services in an outpatient hospital setting, supporting adult patients across a variety of diagnoses. This role focuses on restoring function, improving mobility, and promoting safe and efficient recovery, with limited inpatient weekend coverage as part of a collaborative care model.
Position Overview
Physical Therapists at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital work with adult patients across multiple conditions, emphasizing early mobility, strength, balance, gait training, and functional independence. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient-centered care and safe, timely discharge planning.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients according to physician orders and established plans of care
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practice
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with hospital standards
Support safe transitions of care and discharge planning
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license or eligibility
Prior outpatient experience preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
About Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt Health is a national leader in patient- and family-centered care, combining excellence in clinical practice, research, and education. Through our regional hospitals, Vanderbilt Health delivers high-quality care close to home while maintaining strong connections to academic medicine.
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Join Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused care team dedicated to helping patients move, recover, and thrive.
Vanderbilt Health. Personalized care. Close to home.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contributes effectively to designated team(s), Hospital goals and performance improvement activities in order to achieve Hospital mission
• Provides for a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers
• Demonstrates competency in evaluation of all areas that PT is responsible for in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates safe and effective treatment/ management of performance areas with all assigned patients
• Demonstrates effective and safe use of the following treatment strategies
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate usage of treatment equipment
• Consistently communicates to PTA and other clinicians involved in the patient care
• Consistently communicates with other outside entities directly involved with patient outcomes
• Completes all necessary documentation completely, accurately, and on a timely basis
• Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete all scheduling tasks
• Consistently completes billing both timely and accurately
• Demonstrates the ability to provide coverage in inpatient or outpatient therapy
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Physical Therapy License - TennesseeWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
Less than 1 yearEducation:
Bachelor'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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