Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatric Outpatient Therapy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced pediatric occupational therapist to provide outpatient evaluation and treatment services for children with developmental, sensory, neuromuscular, and upper extremity conditions. The role is based at One Hundred Oaks and works within a collaborative pediatric environment, managing a caseload scheduled at one patient per hour. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans, partners with families, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The position provides occupational therapy services to patients with impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The therapist assesses patients, determines rehabilitation treatment diagnoses, coordinates and delivers care, applies evidence-based interventions, and reassesses progress toward functional goals. Care may span outpatient clinics and interdisciplinary pediatric specialty settings, with strategies to support patients' participation at home, in the community, and at school or vocational settings.

The therapist maintains accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation; educates families and caregivers; and collaborates with physicians, therapists, educators, and other healthcare professionals. The role requires at least one year of independent pediatric occupational therapy practice after graduation and licensure. Pediatric fieldwork, student placements, capstone experiences, and observation hours alone do not meet this requirement. Benefits begin on Day One, with paid time off and professional development support noted in the posting; additional benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or eligibility for licensure.
• At least one year of post-licensure pediatric occupational therapy experience.
• At least one year of independent pediatric occupational therapy practice following graduation and licensure; pediatric fieldwork, student placements, capstone experiences, and observation hours alone do not satisfy this requirement.
• Experience independently evaluating and treating pediatric patients with developmental, sensory, neuromuscular, and/or upper extremity conditions.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to develop and document functional, measurable treatment goals and plans of care.
• Ability to provide evidence-based treatment and adapt interventions based on patient progress.
• Ability to communicate assessment findings, treatment plans, and education in a way suited to patients, families, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to meet clinical documentation quality, timeliness, and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric outpatient occupational therapy experience.
• Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems; Epic is preferred.
• Specialized pediatric training or certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT).
• Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) training or certification.
• Early Intervention experience.
• DIR/Floortime training or experience.
• Feeding therapy experience.
• Handwriting or fine motor specialty training.
• Upper extremity rehabilitation experience.
• Experience in sensory integration, developmental therapy, or other pediatric specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze formal and informal assessment information to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized, functional treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Apply evidence-based interventions, modify treatment as needed, and reassess patient progress toward goals.
• Educate families and caregivers on home programs, adaptive strategies, therapeutic activities, and the functional impact of assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and other healthcare professionals in outpatient clinics and interdisciplinary pediatric specialty settings.
• Promote successful return to home, community, and school or vocational environments.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Supervise or educate students, volunteers, technicians, and occupational therapy assistants as applicable.
• Support patient care and continuity across the rehabilitation continuum.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on Day One.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development support.
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

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