Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Outpatient
Georgia Orthopaedic Society., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Organization Dayani Ortho
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 – Orthopedic Outpatient Location: Vanderbilt Dayani Center, Nashville, TN
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:30 PM (No weekends or holidays)
Status: Full‑Time
Advance Your Career with Vanderbilt Health Are you a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a dynamic outpatient setting focused on orthopedic rehabilitation? Vanderbilt Health, a nationally ranked healthcare system, is hiring a full‑time Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team at the Dayani Center in Nashville, TN.
This role is ideal for a clinician who is flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You'll work with a diverse patient population, including post‑operative orthopedic cases, in a setting that values evidence‑based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth.
You will treat a wide range of orthopedic issues in all age groups from 18 to geriatrics including back pain, extremity and joint pain and dysfunctions including acute and chronic stages of injuries.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver one‑on‑one, evidence‑based physical therapy for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Collaborate with physicians and rehab professionals to create personalized treatment plans.
Educate patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and long‑term wellness strategies.
Maintain documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Participate in mentorship, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives.
Support and mentor students and new team members.
What We’re Looking For
Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for licensure in Tennessee).
Strong interest or experience in orthopedic outpatient therapy.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately.
Career Advancement Ladder – Structured growth from Level 1 to Level 4.
National Recognition – Join a health system known for excellence in patient care.
Cutting‑Edge Rehab Services – Work with advanced technology and evidence‑based practices.
Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values communication, innovation, and support.
Apply Today and Make a Difference in Patients' Lives! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze comprehensive information from formal and informal assessments that is pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
Collaborate with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
Apply appropriate, evidence‑based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re‑evaluate performance to assess patient’s progress towards goals.
Employ strategies to promote a 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.
Technical Capabilities
Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient‑focused short and long‑term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services as needed.
Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient’s status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team.
Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilizes evidence‑based treatments. Has completed at least one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation.
Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.
Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities
Development: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Relationship Building: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Effective Communication: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Problem Solving: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develops concrete solutions.
Providing Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employee effectiveness.
Quality: Performs excellent work, engages regularly in dialogue about quality, and addresses quality issues promptly.
Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Safety and Regulatory: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards.
Resource Management: Demonstrates accountability and stewardship of organizational resources and makes data‑driven decisions.
Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Licensure: Physical Therapy License – Tennessee.
Work Experience: 1 year relevant experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Organization Dayani Ortho
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 – Orthopedic Outpatient Location: Vanderbilt Dayani Center, Nashville, TN
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:30 PM (No weekends or holidays)
Status: Full‑Time
Advance Your Career with Vanderbilt Health Are you a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a dynamic outpatient setting focused on orthopedic rehabilitation? Vanderbilt Health, a nationally ranked healthcare system, is hiring a full‑time Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team at the Dayani Center in Nashville, TN.
This role is ideal for a clinician who is flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You'll work with a diverse patient population, including post‑operative orthopedic cases, in a setting that values evidence‑based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth.
You will treat a wide range of orthopedic issues in all age groups from 18 to geriatrics including back pain, extremity and joint pain and dysfunctions including acute and chronic stages of injuries.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver one‑on‑one, evidence‑based physical therapy for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Collaborate with physicians and rehab professionals to create personalized treatment plans.
Educate patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and long‑term wellness strategies.
Maintain documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Participate in mentorship, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives.
Support and mentor students and new team members.
What We’re Looking For
Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for licensure in Tennessee).
Strong interest or experience in orthopedic outpatient therapy.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately.
Career Advancement Ladder – Structured growth from Level 1 to Level 4.
National Recognition – Join a health system known for excellence in patient care.
Cutting‑Edge Rehab Services – Work with advanced technology and evidence‑based practices.
Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values communication, innovation, and support.
Apply Today and Make a Difference in Patients' Lives! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze comprehensive information from formal and informal assessments that is pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
Collaborate with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
Apply appropriate, evidence‑based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re‑evaluate performance to assess patient’s progress towards goals.
Employ strategies to promote a 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.
Technical Capabilities
Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient‑focused short and long‑term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services as needed.
Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient’s status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team.
Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilizes evidence‑based treatments. Has completed at least one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation.
Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.
Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities
Development: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Relationship Building: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Effective Communication: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Problem Solving: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develops concrete solutions.
Providing Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employee effectiveness.
Quality: Performs excellent work, engages regularly in dialogue about quality, and addresses quality issues promptly.
Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Safety and Regulatory: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards.
Resource Management: Demonstrates accountability and stewardship of organizational resources and makes data‑driven decisions.
Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Licensure: Physical Therapy License – Tennessee.
Work Experience: 1 year relevant experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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