Physical Therapist - Home Care - PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHCS Clinical - Therapy Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Physical Therapist – Home Health – PRN | Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services Make a Difference—One Patient, One Home, One Day at a Time Join Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in the comfort of patients’ homes. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Home Health team in a PRN capacity, serving patients across the Greater Nashville Area. About the Role Are you a licensed Physical Therapist in Tennessee seeking flexibility, purpose, and meaningful impact? This PRN Home Health PT position provides autonomy, weekday flexibility, and the support of a nationally recognized health system. Whether you’re experienced in home health or exploring a new specialty, this role offers the opportunity to help patients regain independence where it matters most—their home. Schedule: PRN | Monday–Friday | Flexible weekday hours Service Area: Greater Nashville Area Why Join Vanderbilt Health? Competitive wages (not pay-per-visit) Mileage reimbursement Professional development & continuing education support Trusted, nationally recognized healthcare system Supportive team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and innovation A work environment that values your expertise, autonomy, and well-being Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy in patients’ homes Deliver care according to individualized treatment plans developed by supervising PTs Promote patient safety, mobility, and functional independence Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home safety Accurately document clinical notes and patient progress in EMR systems Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members Travel independently to patient homes within designated service areas Ready to Make a Real Impact? Apply today and help patients heal, grow, and thrive with Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services.

Requirements

Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Tennessee
Minimum 1 year of PT experience
Strong communication and assessment skills
Ability to work independently with a flexible PRN caseload
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience
Experience with EMR documentation systems
Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles and functional mobility

Responsibilities

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.