Clinical Team Lead, Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Job Summary:

• JOB SUMMARY
• Leads a team of assigned staff members and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice standards, and provision of patient-focused delivery of care and services with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensure the department's optimal performance during each assigned shift and within their team of direct reports by engaging in effective problem solving with lab staff and where appropriate, and other departments, assuring performance standards for patient care are met, and developing/leading the assigned team. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture.

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Clinical Team Lead, Pediatric Physical Therapy

Location : Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks | Nashville, TN

Setting : Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule : Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends or holidays

Ready to grow your Pediatric Physical Therapist career?

Lead with experience. Inspire with purpose. Shape the future of pediatric rehabilitation.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to serve as Clinical Team Leader within Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation at One Hundred Oaks.

In this unique role, you'll balance approximately 60% clinical care and 40% leadership responsibilities, allowing you to advance your leadership career while remaining actively involved in patient care.

Clinical Team Lead er Leadership Scope

Directly lead 2 Physical Therapy Coordinators

Support and develop 15 full-time Physical Therapists and 3 PRN Physical Therapists

Maintain an active pediatric outpatient caseload

Partner with rehabilitation leadership on staffing, operations, quality initiatives, and program development

Foster team engagement, professional growth, and clinical excellence

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Maintain meaningful patient care while growing your leadership career

Lead a highly experienced Pediatric Physical Therapy team and help elevate an already strong culture of clinical excellence

Mentor therapists across all stages of their careers

Help shape the future of Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation services at Vanderbilt Health

Collaborate with nationally respected multidisciplinary pediatric specialists

Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends or holidays

Benefits start Day One

About the Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Team

The Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and complex medical conditions.

Physical Therapists collaborate closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and families to help children maximize function, independence, and participation in everyday life.

This is a highly experienced, collaborative, and clinically respected team known for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families across Middle Tennessee and beyond. As the Physical Therapy Clinical Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to build upon an already strong foundation by supporting therapist development, fostering engagement, and helping elevate clinical excellence to the next level.

What You'll Do

As the Pediatric Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinical Team Leader, you will balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities that support both therapist development and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct pediatric outpatient physical therapy services

Lead, mentor, and support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Coordinators

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development initiatives

Partner with leadership to address staffing, scheduling, and workflow needs

Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and inclusion

Support program development and strategic growth initiatives

Drive exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes

What We're Looking For

Licensed Physical Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)

Significant Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy experience

Proven leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong clinical and operational judgment

Why Physical Therapy Leaders Choose Vanderbilt Health

At Vanderbilt Health, you'll continue making a direct impact on children and families while helping develop therapists, strengthen team performance, and advance pediatric rehabilitation services within a nationally recognized health system.

Benefits of Joining Vanderbilt Health

Benefits Day One

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development opportunities

Continuing education support

Career advancement within a nationally recognized health system

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Access to leading pediatric specialists and rehabilitation professionals

Commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today and bring your leadership to a team where your expertise is valued and your impact extends far beyond the treatment room.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• •Supervises day to day performance of staff through ongoing assessment and coaching to achieve goals.
• •Completes formal evaluation of direct reports.
• •Supports leadership team in development of staff members by providing substantive feedback.
• •Demonstrates clinical/technical knowledge needed to coach staff on day-to-day activities.
• •Implements rehab specific policies and practice guidelines in accordance with VUMC policy and regulatory standards using standardized tools and instruments.
• •The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• •Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• •Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or