Pediatric Occupational Therapist – PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: 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: MCJCHV Peds Rehab Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, 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. . Job Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist – PRN Location: One Hundred Oaks: 719 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37204 Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Schedule: PRN (As Needed) Job Summary: Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team at One Hundred Oaks. This role provides high-quality, family-centered occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric care and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to obtain
• BLS certification required
• Pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Burn rehabilitation experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and medically complex conditions
• Provide outpatient pediatric occupational therapy services based on clinic needs
• Develop and implement individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans
• Educate and support patients and caregivers to promote carryover and long-term functional outcomes
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with hospital, state, and regulatory standards
• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.

Benefits

• Practice in a nationally recognized healthcare system
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven pediatric rehabilitation team
• Work in an environment focused on excellence, innovation, and compassionate care
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
• PRN flexibility to support work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees