Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN)

Overview 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. 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. Job Details Organization: Occupational Therapy 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 and Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital philosophy of service. Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN) Location: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital - Tullahoma, TN Schedule: PRN two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM Job Overview Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist PRN to support both outpatient pediatric therapy and inpatient acute care services in a collaborative community hospital setting. This role offers a balanced mix of pediatric and adult care with a manageable caseload and strong interdisciplinary support. Position Highlights Outpatient pediatric therapy (approximately 80%) Forty-five-minute treatment sessions Average of six patients per day Wide variety of pediatric diagnoses, excluding orthopedic cases Inpatient Adult Acute Care (approximately 20%) Consistent PRN schedule with flexibility Lower patient volume supporting quality patient care and work-life balance Key Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for pediatric outpatients and adult acute care patients Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care Educate patients and families to support independence and functional outcomes Supervise occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students after one year of experience Provide clinical supervision and direction to certified occupational therapy assistants and technicians Document patient care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards Report to the Director of Rehabilitation Services Qualifications An active Tennessee Occupational Therapist license is required Experience in pediatrics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or relevant clinical rotations preferred Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr