Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home Health – Vanderbilt Health

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Organization:

VHCS Clinical - Therapy

Job Summary:

Provides 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 the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home Health – Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Home Health
Rutherford County TN

Overview
Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in their homes throughout Rutherford County Tennessee. For more than forty years our team has helped patients regain independence where they feel safest. This role offers flexible scheduling, strong team support, and the stability of working within a nationally respected academic medical center.

Why Join Vanderbilt Home Health?
• Part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends and no holidays
• Competitive hourly pay not pay per visit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Position Details
Schedule Part Time 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Territory Rutherford County, Tennessee
Setting Home Health provides one-on-one care in the community

Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Support patients with self-care, mobility and daily living skills
• Deliver care plans and document patient progress
• Communicate effectively with therapists, nurses, and the care team
• Promote patient safety and independence in the home environment

Qualifications
• Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Home health, acute care, or rehab experience preferred
• Strong communication and time management
• Commitment to patient-centered care

Benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Benefits available day one
• Career development and access to Vanderbilt training resources

About Vanderbilt Home Care Services
Vanderbilt Home Care Services has provided high-quality home health care across Middle Tennessee for more than four decades. Our services support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and help patients achieve greater independence at home.

How to Apply
Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in home health care. Apply today to become part of Vanderbilt Home Health in Rutherford County.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.

• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature.

• Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interven