Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

Occupational Therapist Position at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative inpatient rehabilitation team. This role is approximately 90% Acute Care and 10% Inpatient Rehabilitation, serving adult patients across a variety of hospital settings.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence, improve function, and prepare for safe discharge through evidence-based, patient-centered care. You'll work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and case managers to support optimal outcomes.

Patient Population

• Medical-Surgical Units
• Progressive Care/Step-Down Units
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Orthopedic and General Surgery Patients
• Medically Complex Adult Populations
• Inpatient Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide interventions focused on activities of daily living, cognition, upper extremity function, safety, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment recommendations.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.

Why Vanderbilt Clarksville?

• Diverse acute care caseload with medically complex patients.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Typical productivity expectations of approximately 10 patients per day in Acute Care and 3-4 patients per day in Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education through Vanderbilt Health.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

Preferred

• Acute care or hospital-based Occupational Therapy experience.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.

Vanderbilt Health combines exceptional clinical care, research, and education to improve the lives of patients and communities. Through Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care close to home while benefiting from the expertise and innovation of one of the nation's leading health systems.

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of patients recovering from illness, injury, and hospitalization.

Vanderbilt Health. Personalized Care. Close to Home.

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