[Hiring] Pediatric Occupational Therapist @Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Role Description

Provide pediatric occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, physical/developmental disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

As a Pediatric Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in their homes
• Evaluate developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child and family
• Educate caregivers and families on therapeutic strategies and home programs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in EMR systems
• Participate in case conferences and care coordination meetings
• Support medically fragile infants, children, and adolescents with complex needs

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee
• Preferred 1 year of pediatric experience working with patients ages birth to 18 years
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills

Requirements

• Home health experience
• Acute care pediatric experience
• Experience working with medically fragile infants and children
• EMR documentation proficiency

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Full-time 0.8 FTE schedule - 32 hours per week
• 4 days per week, Monday–Friday only
• No weekends or holidays required
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• Continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative learning environment
• Career advancement within Vanderbilt Health
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Access to Vanderbilt Health resources and wellness programs