Clinical Team Lead, Pediatric Physical Therapy

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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. . 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