Clinical Team Lead – Home Health (PTA/COTA)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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.
Organization
VHCS Clinical - Therapy
Job Summary
The Clinical Team Leader leads assigned staff members specific to others in assistant roles such as PTA and COTA and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people, leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, and scheduling. The Clinical Team Leader should ensure the department’s optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving with staff, patients, and caregivers and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The Clinical Team Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture, under the guidance and direction of the department manager.
Clinical Team Lead – Home Health (PTA / COTA)
Nashville, TN | 2120 Belcourt Ave
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexibility available)
Department: Rehab | Home Health
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead – Home Health to support and guide all home care clinicians, including Skilled Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing, PT/OT, MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs), within our growing Home Health Rehab program. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys mentoring, coaching, and clinical problem- solving, and is ready to step into a system-wide clinical leadership role without carrying a personal patient caseload.
As a Clinical Team Lead, you will serve as a trusted clinical resource for field staff, helping ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused team culture.
What You’ll Do
The Clinical Team Lead plays a key role in supporting team performance, clinical quality, and staff development across the Home Health continuum.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for home care clinicians, including nursing (SN/LPN), therapy (PT/OT), MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs)
Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical questions, documentation support, and practice standards across disciplines
Mentor and coach clinicians through onboarding, professional development, and performance improvement
Conduct formal performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition
Support adherence to agency policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices
Collaborate closely with Rehab leadership, Nursing leadership, and Quality teams to identify trends, address concerns, and improve patient and clinician outcomes
Promote a positive, accountable, and high-performing interdisciplinary team environment
What a Typical Week Looks Like (Approximate)
While no two weeks are the same, candidates often ask what a “typical” week might involve. Below is a realistic snapshot of how time is generally spent in this role:
About 40% clinical field support and oversight, including ride‑along, real-time clinical guidance, and hands-on problem-solving with clinicians
Roughly 25% mentoring and coaching, supporting new hires during onboarding and engaging in ongoing professional development and performance conversations
Approximately 20% administrative and leadership work, such as documentation review, performance evaluations, follow‑up on action items, and regulatory support
Around 15% collaboration and communication, including coordination with Quality teams, participation in leadership meetings, and managing escalations or complex concerns
Who You’ll Work With
Home Health field clinicians across multiple disciplines, including nursing, therapy, social work, speech, and assistant-level staff
Rehab leadership, Nursing leadership, and Quality teams
A large, geographically centered Home Health department supporting up to approximately 900 patients at peak census
Required Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Three to five years of clinical experience, with some formal or informal leadership exposure
Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and positively influence peers
Strong communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills
Working knowledge of OASIS documentation
Professionalism, reliability, and a consistent work history
Preferred Qualifications
Home Health experience strongly preferred; background in acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient rehab also valued
Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or project‑based role
Familiarity with Epic electronic medical records
Schedule, Flexibility, and Support
This is a full-time, Monday‑through‑Friday role during standard business hours. The position requires responsiveness to occasional urgent after‑hours clinical needs. Weekend and holiday expectations are minimal and include rotated weekend Clinical Team Lead coverage and a holiday on‑call rotation of approximately two holidays per year.
Why Join Us
Clear pathway into clinical leadership for experienced assistant‑level clinicians
No individual productivity requirements: success is measured by team outcomes and quality
Supportive, collaborative leadership culture
Stable and growing Home Health program with long‑term opportunity
Additional Benefits
Clinical Team Leaders receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
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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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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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.
Organization
VHCS Clinical - Therapy
Job Summary
The Clinical Team Leader leads assigned staff members specific to others in assistant roles such as PTA and COTA and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people, leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, and scheduling. The Clinical Team Leader should ensure the department’s optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving with staff, patients, and caregivers and to develop/lead the assigned cohort. The Clinical Team Leader provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture, under the guidance and direction of the department manager.
Clinical Team Lead – Home Health (PTA / COTA)
Nashville, TN | 2120 Belcourt Ave
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexibility available)
Department: Rehab | Home Health
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead – Home Health to support and guide all home care clinicians, including Skilled Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing, PT/OT, MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs), within our growing Home Health Rehab program. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who enjoys mentoring, coaching, and clinical problem- solving, and is ready to step into a system-wide clinical leadership role without carrying a personal patient caseload.
As a Clinical Team Lead, you will serve as a trusted clinical resource for field staff, helping ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused team culture.
What You’ll Do
The Clinical Team Lead plays a key role in supporting team performance, clinical quality, and staff development across the Home Health continuum.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and oversight for home care clinicians, including nursing (SN/LPN), therapy (PT/OT), MSW, SLP, and assistant-level clinicians (PTAs and OTAs)
Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical questions, documentation support, and practice standards across disciplines
Mentor and coach clinicians through onboarding, professional development, and performance improvement
Conduct formal performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition
Support adherence to agency policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based best practices
Collaborate closely with Rehab leadership, Nursing leadership, and Quality teams to identify trends, address concerns, and improve patient and clinician outcomes
Promote a positive, accountable, and high-performing interdisciplinary team environment
What a Typical Week Looks Like (Approximate)
While no two weeks are the same, candidates often ask what a “typical” week might involve. Below is a realistic snapshot of how time is generally spent in this role:
About 40% clinical field support and oversight, including ride‑along, real-time clinical guidance, and hands-on problem-solving with clinicians
Roughly 25% mentoring and coaching, supporting new hires during onboarding and engaging in ongoing professional development and performance conversations
Approximately 20% administrative and leadership work, such as documentation review, performance evaluations, follow‑up on action items, and regulatory support
Around 15% collaboration and communication, including coordination with Quality teams, participation in leadership meetings, and managing escalations or complex concerns
Who You’ll Work With
Home Health field clinicians across multiple disciplines, including nursing, therapy, social work, speech, and assistant-level staff
Rehab leadership, Nursing leadership, and Quality teams
A large, geographically centered Home Health department supporting up to approximately 900 patients at peak census
Required Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Three to five years of clinical experience, with some formal or informal leadership exposure
Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and positively influence peers
Strong communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills
Working knowledge of OASIS documentation
Professionalism, reliability, and a consistent work history
Preferred Qualifications
Home Health experience strongly preferred; background in acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient rehab also valued
Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or project‑based role
Familiarity with Epic electronic medical records
Schedule, Flexibility, and Support
This is a full-time, Monday‑through‑Friday role during standard business hours. The position requires responsiveness to occasional urgent after‑hours clinical needs. Weekend and holiday expectations are minimal and include rotated weekend Clinical Team Lead coverage and a holiday on‑call rotation of approximately two holidays per year.
Why Join Us
Clear pathway into clinical leadership for experienced assistant‑level clinicians
No individual productivity requirements: success is measured by team outcomes and quality
Supportive, collaborative leadership culture
Stable and growing Home Health program with long‑term opportunity
Additional Benefits
Clinical Team Leaders receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
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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