Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
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📍 Lebanon, TNvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-20
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Physical Therapy
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Under medical supervision, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
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Physical Therapist (PT) PRN
Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation & Outpatient Therapy Opportunities
Join Vanderbilt Health and Expand Your Clinical Experience
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outstanding rehabilitation team in Lebanon, Tennessee.
This unique opportunity allows you to provide care across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Physical Therapy settings, giving you exposure to a diverse patient population while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team.
Whether you're an experienced Physical Therapist looking for flexible PRN hours, supplemental income, or the opportunity to maintain skills across multiple practice areas, this role offers professional variety, clinical autonomy, and the support of one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
Schedule
PRN position with weekday coverage opportunities
Typical need is 2-3 weekdays per week
Minimum of two weekend days per month
Flexible scheduling based on departmental needs
What You'll Do
As a Physical Therapist, you will:
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, medical, and functional impairments.
Treat patients across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy settings as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful discharge planning.
Deliver exceptional patient-centered care while supporting Vanderbilt Health's mission of excellence.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Practice across multiple rehabilitation settings within one role.
Treat a diverse patient population, including orthopedic, sports medicine, post-operative, medically complex, and general rehabilitation patients.
Maintain and expand your clinical skills across the continuum of care.
Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of a PRN schedule.
Collaborate with experienced rehabilitation professionals and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to innovation, quality, and patient outcomes.
Ideal Candidates
We welcome Physical Therapists who:
Enjoy treating a wide variety of patient populations and diagnoses.
Have experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, or general outpatient therapy.
Value teamwork, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care.
Seek schedule flexibility without sacrificing professional growth.
Thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working across multiple clinical settings.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Previous experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedics, or sports medicine preferred.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
At Vanderbilt Health, you'll be part of a team dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and achieve their highest level of independence. Our therapists are empowered to deliver evidence-based care while benefiting from a collaborative culture that supports professional development, innovation, and clinical excellence.
Apply today to join Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital's Rehabilitation Services team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Physical Therapy settings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides and documents assessment of strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, and motor function.
• Provides and documents various treatments including exercise, electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, ultrasound to relive paid or reduce swelling.
• Provides and documents patient education regarding treatment plan, activity, exercises, assistive and/or adaptive devices such as crutches, walkers, prostheses, and wheelchairs.
• Assesses wounds, implementing the appropriate skin care protocol.
• Performs duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions.
• Participates in discharge plan rounds as needed
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