Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT) Pediatrics | PRN

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team in a pediatric-focused PRN role. This opportunity offers a consistent weekly schedule, an established outpatient pediatric caseload, and the chance to make an immediate impact in the lives of children and families within our community.

Approximately 80% of this role is dedicated to outpatient pediatric therapy, with occasional opportunities to support adult acute care services in a collaborative hospital environment. Whether you're an experienced pediatric therapist or a recent graduate with relevant fieldwork experience, you'll find a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Consistent PRN schedule every Tuesday and Thursday
• Established pediatric caseload with immediate patient need
• Primarily outpatient pediatrics (approximately 80%)
• Forty-five-minute treatment sessions
• Average of six patient visits per day
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Clinical variety with limited acute care exposure
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Access to Vanderbilt Health resources and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing pediatric therapy program

Pediatric Outpatient Practice (Approximately 80%)

In this role, you'll work with an established pediatric population and provide individualized treatment focused on helping children achieve functional independence and developmental milestones.

Common diagnoses include:

• Developmental delays
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Sensory processing challenges
• Fine motor skill deficits
• Neurological and developmental conditions affecting daily function

Responsibilities include:

• Performing occupational therapy evaluations and treatments
• Developing individualized plans of care
• Providing family education and caregiver training
• Collaborating with providers and therapy team members
• Supporting positive functional outcomes through evidence-based care

Adult Acute Care Support (Approximately 20%)

You'll also have the opportunity to maintain and expand your clinical skills by supporting adult acute care patients within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities may include:

• Evaluating and treating hospitalized patients
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals
• Promoting safe discharge planning and functional independence
• Delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric outpatient and adult acute care patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families to support successful outcomes
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Supervise occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students following required experience guidelines
• Provide clinical direction to certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation support staff
• Support departmental quality and patient experience initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care

Preferred

• Pediatric occupational therapy experience
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or related settings
• Experience working with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and sensory processing challenges

New graduates with pediatric fieldwork experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital?

As part of Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital offers the unique combination of a community hospital environment and the resources of a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Our therapists enjoy:

• A supportive, team-oriented culture
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The ability to provide personalized, high-quality patient care
• Meaningful connections with patients and families
• The opportunity to make a difference in an underserved community

Apply Today

If you're passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to thrive while enjoying a consistent, flexible schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital and help children and families achieve greater independence, confidence, and quality of life.

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