Physical Therapist - Home Care (PRN)

About this role

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: VHCS Clinical - Therapy 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 – Home Health – PRN | Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services Schedule: PRN | Monday–Friday | Flexible weekday hours Service Area: Greater Nashville Area: northern focused

Make a Difference—One Patient, One Home, One Day at a Time

Join Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in the comfort of patients’ homes. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team in a PRN capacity, serving patients across the Greater Nashville Area.

About the Role

Are you a licensed Physical Therapist in Tennessee seeking flexibility, purpose, and meaningful impact? This PRN Home Health PT position provides autonomy, weekday flexibility, and the support of a nationally recognized health system. Whether you’re experienced in home health or exploring a new specialty, this role offers the opportunity to help patients regain independence where it matters most—their home.

Why Join Vanderbilt Health?

• Competitive wages (not pay-per-visit)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Professional development & continuing education support

• Trusted, nationally recognized healthcare system

• Supportive team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and innovation

• A work environment that values your expertise, autonomy, and well-being

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy in patients’ homes

• Deliver care according to individualized treatment plans developed by supervising PTs

• Promote patient safety, mobility, and functional independence

• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home safety

• Accurately document clinical notes and patient progress in EMR systems

• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members

• Travel independently to patient homes within designated service areas

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Tennessee

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience

• Strong communication and assessment skills

• Ability to work independently with a flexible PRN caseload

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record 

Preferred Qualifications

• Home Health experience

• Experience with EMR documentation systems

• Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles and functional mobility

Training & Orientation Schedule Expectations

To support consistency in patient care and a successful onboarding experience, PRN Clinicians are expected to be available for the following: • New Hire Training: Held on Mondays

• Clinical Orientation: Conducted 3 days per week during the onboarding period (6-8 weeks, depending on experience)

About Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services

Vanderbilt Health is a leader in clinical excellence, research, and compassionate patient care. Our Home Care Services team provides evidence‑based, individualized support to help patients recover and thrive where they are most comfortable—their home.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Apply today and help patients heal, grow, and thrive with Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services.

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.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): 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 s

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