Physical Therapy Assistant Manager - Pediatric Outpatient

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: 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. . Physical Therapy Assistant Manager - Pediatric Outpatient Location: Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks | Nashville, TN Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Ready to grow your Pediatric Physical Therapist career?

Lead with experience. Inspire with purpose. Shape the future of pediatric rehabilitation.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to serve as our Physical Therapist Assistant Manager (Clinical Team Leader) within Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation at One Hundred Oaks.

In this unique role, you'll balance approximately 60% clinical care and 40% leadership responsibilities, allowing you to advance your leadership career while remaining actively involved in patient care.

Leadership Scope

• Directly lead 2 Physical Therapist Coordinators

• Support and develop 15 full-time Physical Therapists and 3 PRN Physical Therapists

• Maintain an active pediatric outpatient caseload

• Partner with rehabilitation leadership on staffing, operations, quality initiatives, and program development

• Foster team engagement, professional growth, and clinical excellence

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Maintain meaningful patient care while growing your leadership career

• Lead a highly experienced Pediatric Physical Therapy team and help elevate an already strong culture of clinical excellence

• Mentor therapists across all stages of their careers

• Help shape the future of Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation services at Vanderbilt Health

• Collaborate with nationally respected multidisciplinary pediatric specialists

• Enjoy a primarily Monday-Friday schedule

• Benefits start 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.

Physical Therapists collaborate 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.

This is a highly experienced, collaborative, and clinically respected team known for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families across Middle Tennessee and beyond. As Physical Therapist Assistant Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build upon an already strong foundation by supporting therapist development, fostering engagement, and helping elevate clinical excellence to the next level.

What You'll Do

As the Physical Therapist Assistant Manager (Clinical Team Leader), you will balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities that support both therapist development and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric outpatient physical therapy services

• Lead, mentor, and support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Coordinators

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development initiatives

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

• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and inclusion

• Support program development and strategic growth initiatives

• Drive exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)

• Significant Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy experience

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Strong clinical and operational judgment

Why PT Leaders Choose Vanderbilt Health

At Vanderbilt Health, you'll continue making a direct impact on children and families while helping develop therapists, strengthen team performance, and advance pediatric rehabilitation services within a nationally recognized health system.

Benefits of Joining Vanderbilt Health

• Benefits Day One

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Leadership development opportunities

• Continuing education support

• Career advancement within a nationally recog

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