Occupational Therapist Pediatric Outpatient

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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.

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Outpatient Rehab

Location: Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks, Nashville, TN

Job Type:  Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM | No Weekends

Grow Your Career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy at Vanderbilt Health

Are you a passionate and licensed Occupational Therapist with pediatric experience? Join Vanderbilt Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, and make a lasting impact in our Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic located at One Hundred Oaks in Nashville, Tennessee.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for a therapist who thrives in a collaborative, evidence-based environment and is committed to helping children and young adults (ages birth to 21) achieve their highest potential.

What You’ll Do

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to children with a wide range of diagnoses

• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists

• Use My Health at Vanderbilt/MyChart for efficient patient communication and care coordination

• Educating families on therapy goals, home programs, and long-term strategies

• Document care in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

• Participating in mentorship, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives

• Support and mentor students and new team members

Why Join Vanderbilt Health?

• Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately

• Career Advancement Ladder – Structured growth from Level 1 to Level 4

• National Recognition – Join a top-ranked health system known for excellence in pediatric care

• Innovative Rehab Services – Access to advanced technology and best practices

• Team-Oriented Culture – Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment

Schedule

• Full-Time: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

• No weekends or holidays

Qualifications

• Licensed (or license-eligible) Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee

• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience required

• Experience with infants strongly preferred

• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Apply today to advance your career in pediatric occupational therapy with one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.

KEY 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