Provide physical therapy services to patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions across multiple outpatient clinics. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that improve patient outcomes.
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Organization
Regional
PT
Job
Summary: 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 under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Physical Therapist (PRN) | Outpatient Orthopedic Float Pool Vanderbilt Health | Nashville, TN Trade Productivity Quotas for Patient Care Looking for a PRN Physical Therapist job in Nashville that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to provide truly patient-centered care? Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our Float Pool, supporting rehabilitation clinics across the Nashville area. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working with diverse patient populations, collaborating with exceptional teams, and keeping every day fresh. Unlike environments focused on volume and productivity metrics,
Vanderbilt therapists are empowered to do what they do best: deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that puts patients first. Why Vanderbilt? One-on-One Patient Care Individualized treatment sessions No double-booking or overlapping patient appointments Dedicated documentation time Focus on outcomes, not patient volume Variety Without Starting Over As a Float Pool therapist, you'll provide coverage across multiple outpatient orthopedic clinics within the Nashville market, gaining experience with different teams, specialties, and patient populations while remaining part of one nationally recognized health system. Flexible PRN Schedule Weekday coverage opportunities No weekends No holidays Flexible work locations throughout the
Nashville area
Diverse
Orthopedic
Caseload
Treat patients with: Sports injuries Post-operative orthopedic conditions Neck and back pain Joint replacements Overuse injuries Chronic musculoskeletal disorders Functional mobility limitations What You'll Do Deliver evidence-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services Support staffing needs across multiple Vanderbilt rehabilitation locations Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses Collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation specialists Educate patients on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term wellness Document care within Epic EMR and My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChart Help ensure exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes Why Therapists Love Working Here Clinical autonomy supported by best practices Exposure to multiple clinic environments and specialty programs Collaborative interdisciplinary teams Nationally recognized academic medical center Supportive leadership and rehabilitation colleagues Opportunities to expand skills and professional relationships across the Vanderbilt network What We're Looking For Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills Adaptable and team-oriented approach Ability to travel between Nashville-area clinics Reliable transportation Strong weekday availability and scheduling flexibility Ready for Something Different? If you're looking for a PRN Physical Therapist opportunity that offers clinical variety, schedule flexibility, and the freedom to focus on patients instead of productivity trackers, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help patients move better, recover stronger, and live healthier with Vanderbilt Health. 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-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.
Treatment
Planning &
Goal
Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed.
Rehabilitation
Therapist
Patient
Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient's status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team.
Treatment
Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilize evidence based treatments. Has completed at least one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation.
Physical/Occupational
Therapist
Patient
Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training. 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.
Responsibilities
Certifications: LIC-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level
Less than 1 year
Education: Bachelor's 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.
Requirements
Requires a Tennessee Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure. Candidates should have strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to travel between Nashville-area clinics.
bachelor degree
Documentation
Treatment planning
Patient education
Epic EMR
Evidence-based practice
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluation
Injury prevention
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Clinical reasoning
Musculoskeletal assessment
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Disability insurance
Wellness offerings
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Franklin, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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:
Market context
Tennessee OT roles favor licensed experience
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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