Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home 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 Home Health: Greater Nashville Area

Job Type: Full-Time (32 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Setting: Home Health (one-on-one patient care in the community)

Overview
Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health occupational therapy services to patients throughout Rutherford County and the greater Nashville area. For more than 40 years, our team has helped patients regain independence and improve quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

This full-time (32-hour) role offers weekday scheduling, strong interdisciplinary support, and the stability of working within Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a nationally respected academic medical center.

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

Position Details
• Full-time position, 32 hours per week
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Home health setting providing one-on-one patient care
• Service area includes Rutherford County, TN, and the greater Nashville area

Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on occupational therapy treatment in the home under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Support patients with self-care, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Implement care plans and document patient progress accurately and timely
• Communicate effectively with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Promote patient safety, independence, and functional recovery in the home environment

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Mileage reimbursement

• Benefits available Day One

• Career development and access to Vanderbilt training and education resources

About Vanderbilt Home Care Services
Vanderbilt Home Care Services has delivered 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 while remaining at home.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today for this Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home Health role at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, and join a nationally recognized health system where your skills matter and your growth is supported.

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

• Rehabilitation Patient Education (Novice