Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead

Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead

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.

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

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Where Pediatric Rehabilitation Leaders Thrive

At Vanderbilt Health, our therapists are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day through collaboration, innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence.

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist Team Lead, you'll work alongside nationally recognized specialists and rehabilitation professionals dedicated to helping children achieve their fullest potential.

Benefits of Joining Vanderbilt Health

• Benefits Day One
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Nationally recognized pediatric and rehabilitation programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• The support of an organization committed to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter of Pediatric Rehabilitation?

If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist who is passionate about mentoring others, building high-performing teams, and advancing clinical excellence, we invite you to bring your leadership to Vanderbilt Health.

Join a team where your experience is respected, your voice matters, and your leadership will help shape the future of pediatric rehabilitation.

Apply today and help inspire exceptional therapists, elevate patient outcomes, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.