Physical Therapist - Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN

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Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. 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. Highlights include: 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 As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will: Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized plans of care Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, endurance, balance, gait, and functional independence Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and home programs Recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility devices Maintain timely clinical documentation Support care across multiple outpatient specialty clinics and occasional inpatient settings Preferred Experience We are particularly interested in experienced Pediatric Physical Therapists with clinical exposure to: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Other neuromuscular disorders Cerebral palsy Spina bifida Developmental delay Genetic and congenital conditions Medically complex pediatric populations Mobility, gait, and balance disorders Seating, positioning, and adaptive equipment recommendations Experience administering specialized assessments is strongly preferred, including: North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) Performance of Upper Limb (PUL) Hammersmith Fun