Vanderbilt University Medical Center·Clarksville, Tennessee
The Physical Therapist provides inpatient rehabilitation services, including assessment, treatment, and patient education to restore function and mobility. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop plans of care and support safe discharge planning.
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.
JOB SUMMARY Under medical supervision, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
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Physical Therapist PRN: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Clarksville, Tennessee PRN / As Needed
Vanderbilt Health is one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. At Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services that help patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapists to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services across multiple care settings, including Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Rehabilitation.
This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care management teams to support recovery, mobility, independence, and safe discharge planning.
PRN scheduling is designed to promote work-life balance with flexible start and end times. We are currently seeking therapists with availability on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Flexible shift options, including 4-hour and 8-hour shifts, may be available based on departmental needs and candidate availability.
Why Join Our Therapy Team?
Our rehabilitation teams are committed to delivering individualized, evidence-based care while maintaining manageable patient volumes that support quality treatment and positive outcomes.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients achieve their highest level of function and who enjoys working across a variety of rehabilitation settings. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical excellence, adaptability, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Join Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through exceptional rehabilitation care. Whether your passion is acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, or all three, you'll find meaningful opportunities to make an impact every day.
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Key responsibilities
Provides and documents assessment of strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, and motor function.
Provides and documents various treatments including exercise, electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, ultrasound to relive paid or reduce swelling.
Provides and documents patient education regarding treatment plan, activity, exercises, assistive and/or adaptive devices such as crutches, walkers, prostheses, and wheelchairs.
Assesses wounds, implementing the appropriate skin care protocol.
Performs duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions.
Participates in discharge plan rounds as needed.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
This 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.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current Tennessee license or be eligible for one. Prior acute care or hospital-based experience is preferred.
Market context
In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.
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