Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead

About this role

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: Physical Therapy Out Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Leads a team of assigned staff members and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice standards, and provision of patient-focused delivery of care and services with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensure the department's optimal performance during each assigned shift and within their team of direct reports by engaging in effective problem solving with lab staff and where appropriate, and other departments, assuring performance standards for patient care are met, and developing/leading the assigned team. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. . Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead Location: Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks | Nashville, TN Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Lead with Experience. Inspire with Purpose. Shape the Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead to guide a highly skilled outpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of pediatric therapy services.

We're looking for a collaborative leader who can earn trust through clinical expertise, inspire professional growth, and foster a culture where therapists feel valued, engaged, and empowered to do their best work. In this role, you'll balance patient care, mentorship, and operational leadership while making a lasting impact on both the team and the children and families they serve.

Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead a highly experienced and respected team of Pediatric Physical Therapists

• Influence team culture, staff engagement, and clinical excellence

• Mentor and develop therapists across all stages of their careers

• Support clinician well-being, resilience, and long-term retention

• Partner with rehabilitation leadership on strategic growth initiatives

• Remain clinically engaged while expanding your leadership impact

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Vanderbilt Children's services

• Drive innovation, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement

• Enjoy support from experienced leaders invested in your success

• Primarily Monday-Friday schedule

• Benefits day One!

About the Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Team

The Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and complex medical conditions. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, Physical Therapists partner closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and families to help children maximize function, independence, and participation in everyday life.

Known for its clinical expertise and collaborative culture, this team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families throughout the region.

What You'll Do

As the Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead, you will serve as a clinical expert, mentor, coach, and operational leader while helping maintain the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric outpatient physical therapy services

• Lead, mentor, and support staff and PRN Physical Therapists

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and clinical excellence

• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and retention efforts

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback

• Partner with leadership to address staffing, workflow, and operational needs

• Support evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and program development

• Promote transparent communication and strong team engagement

• Help drive exceptional patient experiences, clinical outcomes, and operational performance

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)

• Significant Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy experience

• Demonstrated success in a formal or informal leadership role

• Strong mentorship, coaching, and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities

• Ability to influence, inspire, and support experienced clinicians

• Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Strong organizational, clinical, and operational decision-making skills

What Sets This Role Apart

• Lead a well-established and highly respected Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team

• Balance clinical practice with meaningful leadership responsibilities

• Influence staff engagement, culture, and professional development

• Shape the future of Pediatric Physical Therapy services at Vanderbilt Health

• Mentor future clinical leaders and strengthen team excellence

• Access leadership development, contin

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