Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Learning. PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

18d • 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: Occup Therapy Outpat 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. . Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Learning Settings Nashville, TN | Full-Time | No Weekends Why Join Us At Vanderbilt Health, Pediatric Occupational Therapists play a critical role in helping children build the skills they need to thrive—right where they learn and grow. This role is embedded in early learning and preschool environments, serving children from birth through kindergarten age in collaborative, supportive school-based settings. If you’re passionate about pediatric development and want autonomy, purpose, and meaningful impact, this is a unique opportunity to help build and grow an early learning OT program. About the Role The Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Learning Settings provides evaluation and treatment services for young children with developmental and functional needs. Care is delivered directly within early learning centers and preschool classrooms, allowing therapy to integrate naturally into a child’s daily routines. This role offers independence, flexibility, and collaboration with experienced pediatric professionals across OT, PT, Speech, and education teams. Key Responsibilities Perform pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and individualized treatment sessions Support children ages birth through 6 years (preschool and early learning) Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and families Manage your own schedule and caseload within school-based environments Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with standards Contribute to the growth and development of early learning therapy services Occasional opportunity to support outpatient pediatric needs, as needed Why Therapists Choose This Team Strong collaboration with experienced pediatric clinicians Meaningful integration into preschool and early learning communities Autonomy paired with support from senior staff and clinical leadership A mission-driven environment focused on early intervention and child development

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee
• Pediatric occupational therapy experience with a developmental focus
• Ability to work independently in school-based or early learning environments
• Strong time management, flexibility, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of pediatric OT experience
• Experience in early learning, preschool, or school-based settings
• Comfort building programs and expanding services over time

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees