Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Clarksville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient

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: VCH Occupational Therapy Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by qualified physician. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation. Displays professional behavior in accordance with AOTA Code of Ethics. . Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient Organization: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Location: Clarksville, TN Department: Occupational Therapy – Acute Care Schedule: Full-time: 40 hours per week Job Summary An occupational therapist (OT) at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services within an acute care hospital setting. The role supports adult inpatients across multiple units, contributing to interdisciplinary care focused on recovery, safety, and discharge planning. Unit & Patient Population Overview Occupational Therapists at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital work with adult inpatients across Medical–Surgical units, Progressive Care/Step-Down, and the Intensive Care Unit, as appropriate to competency and acuity. Patients commonly include orthopedic and general surgery cases, medically complex admissions, and critically ill individuals. OTs address activities of daily living, cognitive and perceptual function, safety awareness, functional mobility, and discharge readiness, partnering closely with nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, physicians, and case management. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate and treat adult inpatients according to physician orders and established plan of care. • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, and care management teams. • Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards. • Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care. Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited program in the applicable therapy discipline. • Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility. • Prior acute care or hospital-based experience preferred About Vanderbilt Health Vanderbilt Health is a leader in patient- and family-centered care, combining excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Through our regional hospitals, Vanderbilt Health delivers high-quality care close to home while maintaining strong connections to academic medicine. Apply Today Join Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused care team. Vanderbilt Health. Personalized care. Close to Home

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in the applicable therapy discipline.
• Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility.
• Displays professional behavior in accordance with AOTA Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Prior acute care or hospital-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administering and directing appropriate Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment as prescribed by qualified physician.
• Effective communication and accurate documentation.
• Evaluate and treat adult inpatients according to physician orders and established plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, and care management teams.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards.
• Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Supervises OT and OTA students after one year of experience
• Provides clinical supervision to COTA’s and technicians
• Routinely interacts with other employees, patients, families, vendors, physicians and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level