Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics - Home Health (PRN)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to provide one-on-one home-based therapy to infants, children, and adolescents in Northern Metro Nashville. The role serves children with needs that may include prematurity and NICU histories, developmental delays, neurological diagnoses, cardiac conditions, feeding and sensory challenges, genetic disorders, trauma, postoperative orthopedic conditions, and medically complex or technology-dependent needs. The therapist works under occasional guidance and collaborates with families and the health care and educational team to meet patient-care, outcome, and system-improvement objectives.

The position is PRN and is anticipated to support a temporary staffing need beginning around May. Depending on patient volume and business needs, it may involve a consistent caseload of approximately three to four days per week, as well as backup and PTO coverage for other occupational therapists. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with no weekends or holidays and flexible scheduling. Clinicians typically make four to six visits per day.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care, and provides developmental, sensory, motor, vision, and functional interventions in the home. The role includes educating and coaching parents and caregivers, coordinating with other care professionals, and completing timely electronic documentation. Vanderbilt provides onboarding and clinical support, including orientation, EMR training, clinical orientation, preceptor support, field consultation, a GPS-enabled safety app, and joint visits or co-treatments when needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of clinical practice with pediatric patients.
• Tennessee Occupational Therapist license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree listed under position qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pediatric Home Health, Acute Care, Early Intervention, NICU Follow-Up, Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatric Rehabilitation, or a related pediatric area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients in the home setting.
• Analyze formal and informal assessment information to determine rehabilitation treatment diagnoses and patient needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with functional, measurable goals in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Apply appropriate, evidence-based interventions and re-evaluate patient progress toward goals.
• Provide developmental, sensory, motor, vision, and functional interventions consistent with the physician’s prescription and plan of care.
• Educate and coach parents and caregivers about assessment findings, treatment, and functional needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, case managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate care.
• Promote successful return to home, community, and school or vocational environments.
• Complete timely electronic documentation using approved templates and abbreviations.
• Modify treatment interventions and plans as needed based on patient progress and goals.
• Support care delivery across the rehabilitation continuum and anticipate patient-care needs.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Dedicated onboarding and clinical support
• Experienced pediatric leadership and mentorship
• Preceptor support during onboarding
• Access to managers for clinical consultation and support
• Joint visits and co-treatments when needed
• GPS-enabled safety app
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level