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Acute Rehab PT/OT 3
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.
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Physical Therapist – Acute Care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN
Full-Time | 4 10-hour shifts Wed - Sat
Where Expert Physical Therapists Make Their Greatest Impact
Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Acute Care Physical Therapist to join one of the nation's leading academic health systems.
This is an opportunity to practice at a Level 1 Trauma Center and the nation's largest transplant center by volume, working alongside nationally recognized physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals while caring for some of healthcare's most medically complex patients.
Whether you're looking to deepen your acute care expertise, expand your experience across specialty populations, or advance your professional growth, Vanderbilt offers an environment where clinical judgment is valued, collaboration is expected, and exceptional patient care is the standard.
Our Acute Care Rehabilitation team includes approximately 130 rehabilitation professionals who provide care throughout Vanderbilt University Hospital across trauma, transplant, critical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular services, specialty medicine, and surgical populations.
Most importantly, we believe healthcare is personal. Therapists are empowered to provide individualized, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes while practicing at the top of their license.
Why Experienced Therapists Choose Vanderbilt Health
Practice at the Top of Your License
Your expertise is respected and your clinical decision-making plays a meaningful role in patient care and discharge planning.
Care for Complex and Diverse Patient Populations
Treat patients across trauma, transplant, burn, neuroscience, critical care, cardiovascular, medical, and surgical services.
Collaborative Team Environment
Work alongside highly respected physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals committed to exceptional outcomes.
Growth Beyond the Bedside
Advance through a structured Clinical Career Ladder with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, program development, quality initiatives, and professional advancement.
Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a schedule that includes only two weekend days per month, helping support balance while remaining engaged in a dynamic acute care setting.
Academic Medical Center Excellence
Join a health system recognized nationally for innovation, research, education, and world-class patient care.
Your Impact as an Acute Care Physical Therapist
As a member of our Acute Care Rehabilitation team, you will:
Perform evidence-based evaluations and treatment interventions for hospitalized patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
Provide care across diverse inpatient settings, including intensive care units, specialty services, transplant, trauma, and step-down units.
Develop individualized treatment…