Physical Therapist - Acute Care (PRN)

Physical Therapist - Acute Care (PRN)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN
PRN (As Needed)

PRN Flexibility with Meaningful Clinical Impact

Looking for the flexibility of PRN work without sacrificing clinical complexity, professional growth, or purpose? Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Acute Care Physical Therapist to join one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Whether you're maintaining your acute care expertise, supplementing your current role, or seeking a schedule that better fits your lifestyle, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for some of healthcare's most medically complex patients.

PRN Commitment

• Minimum availability of 2 shifts per month
• 1 hard-to-staff day every 6 months

Flexible Orientation Experience

PRN therapists provide available training dates in 8-hour blocks, allowing for a more flexible onboarding process that accommodates varying schedules rather than requiring a traditional consecutive Monday through Friday commitment.

Practice Where Expertise Matters Most

As part of Vanderbilt Health, you'll work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and the nation's largest transplant center by volume, collaborating with nationally recognized physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals.

Our Acute Care Rehabilitation team provides services throughout Vanderbilt University Hospital, including:

• Trauma Services
• Transplant Services
• Burn Center
• Emergency Services
• Women's Health/OB
• Neurosciences
• Cardiovascular Services
• Medical and Surgical ICUs
• Specialty Medicine Services

You'll join one of the region's largest acute care rehabilitation teams, working alongside approximately 130 rehabilitation professionals dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Together, the team manages more than 140 new rehabilitation consults daily and provides care for over 550 patients each day.

Your Impact

As a PRN Acute Care Physical Therapist, you will:

• Perform evidence-based evaluations and treatment interventions for hospitalized patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote mobility, safety, functional recovery, and independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding mobility strategies, equipment recommendations, fall prevention, and discharge planning.
• Apply strong clinical reasoning to assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as patient needs evolve.
• Document care in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Why Acute Care Therapists Choose Vanderbilt Health

Practice at the Top of Your License

Therapists are empowered to utilize advanced clinical reasoning and play a meaningful role in patient care decisions.

Diverse and Complex Patient Populations

Gain exposure to trauma, transplant, critical care, neuroscience, burn, cardiology, specialty medicine, and surgical services.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside highly respected physicians, nurses, therapists, and healthcare professionals committed to exceptional outcomes.

Academic Medical Center Experience

Be part of a health system recognized for innovation, research, education, and evidence-based practice.

Make a Difference Every Shift

Help patients regain mobility, maximize independence, and safely transition to the next level of care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (or license-eligible) in Tennessee
• Acute care or hospital-based experience preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to exceptional patient-centered care

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're seeking a PRN opportunity that offers both flexibility and purpose, Vanderbilt Health provides the opportunity to care for complex patients, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and make a meaningful difference with every shift.

Apply today and put your acute care expertise to work where it matters most.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center