Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatric Outpatient PRN

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Vanderbilt Health

Join Our Pediatric Rehabilitation Team at Vanderbilt Health

Are you a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team and the children served through the Mama Lere Hearing School programs.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team providing specialized care to children with developmental, sensory, communication, and functional challenges in a collaborative academic medical center environment.

About the Role

As a member of our pediatric rehabilitation team, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents in an outpatient setting.
• Work with children experiencing hearing loss, cochlear implants, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory regulation challenges, developmental disorders, and delays in functional skills.
• Support the needs of children participating in the Mama Lere Hearing School programs.
• Address developmental, sensory, fine motor, self-care, school readiness, and functional independence goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's needs and family priorities.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric speech-language pathologists and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate families and caregivers regarding home programs, adaptive strategies, and developmental support techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license or license eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience in an outpatient, rehabilitation, or related pediatric setting.
• Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred

• Experience working with children with hearing loss, cochlear implants, autism spectrum disorder, sensory regulation needs, and developmental disorders.
• Prior pediatric outpatient rehabilitation experience.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

• Work at a nationally recognized children's hospital and leading academic medical center.
• Collaborate with highly specialized pediatric rehabilitation professionals.
• Support children and families through meaningful, life-changing interventions.
• Access professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Apply today to join Vanderbilt Health's Pediatric Rehabilitation team.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center