Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation

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: Dayani Physical 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 - Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Location : Vanderbilt Dayani Center | Nashville, TN Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Status : Full-Time (2 Openings) No Weekends or Holidays

Practice Physical Therapy the Way You Always Intended

Vanderbilt Health is seeking two Full-Time Physical Therapists to join our outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation team at the Dayani Center in Nashville, TN. Whether you're an experienced orthopedic physical therapist seeking career growth or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and professional development, Vanderbilt Health offers the support, resources, and clinical expertise to help you thrive.

At Vanderbilt Health, therapists have the time, resources, and professional autonomy to provide individualized, evidence-based care while building meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues.

About the Role

In this outpatient orthopedic setting, you'll evaluate and treat a diverse adult patient population ranging from young adults to older adults with a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. • Post-operative orthopedic conditions

• Pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation

• Back and neck pain

• Joint pain and dysfunction

• Upper and lower extremity injuries

• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions

• Sports and activity-related injuries

• Our therapists deliver comprehensive care focused on restoring function, improving movement, and helping patients achieve their personal goals.

What Makes This Opportunity Different? • One-on-One Patient Care

• 30-Minute Treatment Sessions

• Dedicated Documentation Time

• Clinical Career Ladder (Level I-IV)

• Specialty Development Opportunities

• Mentorship and Professional Growth

• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

• Day-One Benefits

• Nationally Recognized Health System

Key Responsibilities • Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and treatments for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Develop individualized treatment plans that support optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and rehabilitation professionals.

• Educate patients on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and long-term wellness.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental programs.

• Contribute to a culture of learning by supporting students, residents, and fellow team members.

Qualifications • Current Tennessee Physical Therapy license required.

• Passion for orthopedic rehabilitation, outpatient physical therapy, and evidence-based patient care.

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and exceptional patient care.

• Experienced clinicians preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

At Vanderbilt Health, we believe healthcare is personal. Our therapists are empowered to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care, advocating for patients, and achieving meaningful outcomes.

Patient care comes before productivity metrics. Therapists are supported with the time, resources, and professional autonomy needed to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment while building meaningful relationships that drive exceptional outcomes.

You'll join a health system nationally recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, research, and compassionate care while enjoying the support of an organization committed to your long-term career growth.

Day One Benefits Include • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Starting Day One

• Competitive PTO and Holiday Benefits

• Retirement Savings Programs

• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Support

• Clinical Career Advancement Ladder

• Opportunities for Specialty Certification and Growth

• Employee Wellness Programs

Located in the heart of Nashville, the Dayani Center offers physical therapists the opportunity to practice in a collaborative academic health system while serving patients from across Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Build Your Career at Vanderbilt Health

You became a physical therapist to help people move better, function better, and live better. At Vanderbilt Health, you'll have the opportunity to do exactly that while working alongside some of the nation's leading healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-first environment.

Apply today and discover how far your physical therapy career can go at 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 di

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