Physical Therapist - Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic

INAAP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to join the multidisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, primarily supporting specialty outpatient clinics in the Doctors' Office Tower with occasional inpatient coverage.

The role focuses on medically complex pediatric patients across neuromuscular diagnoses, offering growth in advanced pediatric care and collaboration with pediatric neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedists and rehab

Job description

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Organization

Physical Therapy Out

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 - Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Doctors' Office Tower & Children's Hospital Coverage | Nashville, TN

Discover Vanderbilt Health

Are you an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist seeking the opportunity to build expertise in complex neuromuscular disorders while working alongside nationally recognized specialists?

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a skilled Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation team. This role primarily supports specialty outpatient clinics in the Doctors' Office Tower, with occasional inpatient coverage opportunities at the children's hospital.

This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys managing medically complex patients, collaborating across specialties, and serving as a trusted resource for children and families navigating lifelong conditions.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional pediatric therapy position. You'll work with children, adolescents, and young adults across a wide range of diagnoses while developing advanced expertise in pediatric neuromuscular care.

• Specialty outpatient practice with occasional inpatient support
• Collaboration with pediatric neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedic specialists, and rehabilitation teams
• Exposure to complex neurological, developmental, orthopedic, and genetic conditions
• Opportunities to develop expertise in rare and progressive neuromuscular disorders
• Strong interdisciplinary partnerships focused on family-centered care
• A dynamic environment where clinical reasoning and advanced skills are valued

What You'll Do