Under medical supervision, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides and documents assessment of strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, and motor function.
• Provides and documents various treatments including exercise, electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, ultrasound to relive paid or reduce swelling.
• Provides and documents patient education regarding treatment plan, activity, exercises, assistive and/or adaptive devices such as crutches, walkers, prostheses, and wheelchairs.
• Assesses wounds, implementing the appropriate skin care protocol.
• Performs duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions.
• Participates in discharge plan rounds as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• BLS Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist Required
• Previous experience working in inpatient acute and/or inpatient rehab settings is preferred.

Department/Unit Summary:

We are proud to be ranked among the top inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the country by Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. This designation recognizes the quality care we provide to our patients. Our program is accredited in Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement by the Joint Commission. Staff in our department have the opportunity to work in both the inpatient acute care areas at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and in the inpatient rehab at the McFarland Campus. Our Athletic Trainers make a difference in the community through the work they do at local Wilson County high schools. Together, our Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Athletic Trainers all work to ensure that we have excellent outcomes in getting people well and back to their routines.

• FT Days (Weekend & Holiday Rotation Included)

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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. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- 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.

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital:

For more than 40 years, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (formerly Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon) has been a place of healing and connection for patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding area. The two-campus facility is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County. Known for comprehensive services, recognized care, and a commitment to the community, VWCH became a part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center family (VUMC) in August of 2019.

Recognition Awards for Quality

• Joint Commission certified in total Hip and Knee Replacement
• The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
• American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center
• American College of Radiology Accreditations - Mammography and Ultrasound
• Accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

• US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
• Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
• Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
• The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
• American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
• Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
• National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
• Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 ^th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.