Physical Therapist (PRN)

Physical Therapist (PRN) | Outpatient Orthopedic Float Pool

Vanderbilt Health | Nashville, TN

Trade Productivity Quotas for Patient Care

Looking 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 sessions
• No double-booking or overlapping patient appointments
• Dedicated documentation time
• Focus on outcomes, not patient volume

Variety Without Starting Over

As 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 Schedule

• Weekday coverage opportunities
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Flexible work locations throughout the Nashville area

Diverse Orthopedic Caseload

Treat patients with:

• Sports injuries
• Post-operative orthopedic conditions
• Neck and back pain
• Joint replacements
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic musculoskeletal disorders
• Functional mobility limitations

What You'll Do

• Deliver evidence-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy services
• Support staffing needs across multiple Vanderbilt rehabilitation locations
• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses
• Collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation specialists
• Educate patients on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term wellness
• Document care within Epic EMR and My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChart
• Help ensure exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes

Why Therapists Love Working Here

• Clinical autonomy supported by best practices
• Exposure to multiple clinic environments and specialty programs
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teams
• Nationally recognized academic medical center
• Supportive leadership and rehabilitation colleagues
• Opportunities to expand skills and professional relationships across the Vanderbilt network

What We're Looking For

• Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Adaptable and team-oriented approach
• Ability to travel between Nashville-area clinics
• Reliable transportation
• Strong weekday availability and scheduling flexibility

Ready 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.