Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

11d • 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: Acute Rehab PT/OT 3 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 with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient Location: Vanderbilt Health | Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-Time | Hospital-Based Occupational Therapy Advance Your Occupational Therapy Career at Vanderbilt Health Are you an Occupational Therapist with acute care or inpatient hospital experience looking to advance your career in a nationally recognized academic medical center? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient to join our hospital-based rehabilitation team in Nashville, Tennessee. As home to Middle Tennessee’s largest Level 1 Trauma Center, Vanderbilt Health offers exceptional clinical exposure and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across ICUs, surgical units, medical floors, and the emergency department. This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists who thrive in fast-paced inpatient environments and value interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth. Why Choose Vanderbilt Health? Day-One Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans Clinical Career Advancement Ladder with structured growth from Occupational Therapist Level 1 through Level 4 Free Continuing Education through department-hosted CE courses for all rehabilitation staff Comprehensive Orientation Program with 10–12 weeks of onboarding across inpatient hospital units Formal Mentorship Program supported by a dedicated Mentorship Committee for new graduates and experienced hires Collaborative, Team-Based Culture with opportunities to participate in committees and quality initiatives Nationally Recognized Employer and Magnet-designated hospital known for excellence in patient-centered care Your Impact as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist Provide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for hospitalized patients Deliver care across a variety of acute care inpatient units, including ICUs, surgical floors, and emergency services Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and care teams to develop individualized plans of care Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies, functional independence, and safe discharge planning Document care, outcomes, and progress in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards Participate in mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental projects

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of one year of acute care or inpatient hospital experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Day-One Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Clinical Career Advancement Ladder with structured growth from Occupational Therapist Level 1 through Level 4
• Free Continuing Education through department-hosted CE courses for all rehabilitation staff
• Comprehensive Orientation Program with 10–12 weeks of onboarding across inpatient hospital units
• Formal Mentorship Program supported by a dedicated Mentorship Committee for new graduates and experienced hires
• Collaborative, Team-Based Culture with opportunities to participate in committees and quality initiatives
• Nationally Recognized Employer and Magnet-designated hospital known for excellence in patient-centered care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees