Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PRN) | Outpatient Orthopedic Float PoolVanderbilt Health | Nashville, TNTrade Productivity Quotas for Patient CareLooking for a PRN Physical Therapist job in Nashville that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to provide truly patient-centered care?Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our Float Pool, supporting rehabilitation clinics across the Nashville area. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys working with diverse patient populations, collaborating with exceptional teams, and keeping every day fresh.Unlike environments focused on volume and productivity metrics, Vanderbilt therapists are empowered to do what they do best: deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that puts patients first.Why Vanderbilt?Individualized treatment sessionsNo double-booking or overlapping patient appointmentsDedicated documentation timeFocus on outcomes, not patient volumeVariety Without Starting OverAs a Float Pool therapist, you'll provide coverage across multiple outpatient orthopedic clinics within the Nashville market, gaining experience with different teams, specialties, and patient populations while remaining part of one nationally recognized health system.Flexible PRN ScheduleWeekday coverage opportunitiesNo weekendsNo holidaysFlexible work locations throughout the Nashville areaDiverse Orthopedic CaseloadTreat patients with:Sports injuriesPost-operative orthopedic conditionsNeck and back painJoint replacementsOveruse injuriesChronic musculoskeletal disordersFunctional mobility limitationsWhat You'll DoDeliver evidence-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy servicesSupport staffing needs across multiple Vanderbilt rehabilitation locationsEvaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnosesCollaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation specialistsEducate patients on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term wellnessDocument care within Epic EMR and My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChartHelp ensure exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomesWhy Therapists Love Working HereClinical autonomy supported by best practicesExposure to multiple clinic environments and specialty programsCollaborative interdisciplinary teamsNationally recognized academic medical centerSupportive leadership and rehabilitation colleaguesOpportunities to expand skills and professional relationships across the Vanderbilt networkWhat We're Looking ForTennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure)Outpatient orthopedic experience preferredStrong clinical reasoning and communication skillsAdaptable and team-oriented approachAbility to travel between Nashville-area clinicsReliable transportationStrong weekday availability and scheduling flexibilityReady for Something Different?If you're looking for a PRN Physical Therapist opportunity that offers clinical variety, schedule flexibility, and the freedom to focus on patients instead of productivity trackers, we'd love to meet you.Apply today and help patients move better, recover stronger, and live healthier with Vanderbilt Health.