Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Full Time

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Organization:

VHCS Clinical - Pediatrics

Job Summary:

Provide pediatric occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, physical/developmental disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Full Time

Nashville Metro Area

4 Days Per| Weekday Schedule (32 hours per week)

Empower Children. Support Families. Thrive with Us.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing Pediatric Home Health team serving Williamson and Davidson Counties. This full-time 0.8 FTE role offers a flexible 4-day work week, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while maintaining excellent work-life balance.

As a Pediatric Home Health OT, you will provide individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children from birth through 18 years old in the comfort of their homes. You’ll collaborate with a highly respected interdisciplinary team to help patients improve independence, developmental skills, participation in daily activities, and overall quality of life.

Join one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and become part of a team committed to compassionate pediatric care, innovation, and professional excellence.

Why Join Vanderbilt Health?

Work-Life Balance

• Full-time 0.8 FTE schedule - 32 hours per week

• 4 days per week

• Monday–Friday only

• No weekends or holidays required

Collaborative Pediatric Care

Work alongside:

• Physical Therapists

• Speech-Language Pathologists

• Nurses

• Physicians

• Case Managers

Professional Growth

• Supportive leadership and mentorship

• Continuing education opportunities

• Collaborative learning environment

• Career advancement within Vanderbilt Health

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Mileage reimbursement

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

• Access to Vanderbilt Health resources and wellness programs

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

As a Pediatric Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services to pediatric patients in their homes

• Evaluate developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs

• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child and family

• Educate caregivers and families on therapeutic strategies and home programs

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care

• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in EMR systems

• Participate in case conferences and care coordination meetings

• Support medically fragile infants, children, and adolescents with complex needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee

• Preferred 1 year of pediatric experience working with patients ages birth to 18 years

• CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience

• Acute care pediatric experience

• Experience working with medically fragile infants and children

• EMR documentation proficiency

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who is:

• Passionate about pediatric care

• Family-centered and compassionate

• Independent yet collaborative

• Organized and adaptable

• Committed to helping children maximize independence and participation in daily life

About Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health is recognized nationally for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our Pediatric Home Care team is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality therapy services that support children and families where they feel most comfortable—at home.

When you join Vanderbilt Health, you join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, teamwork, belonging, and professional growth.

Apply Today

If you’re a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding home health opportunity in Williamson and Davidson Counties, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Vanderbilt Health family.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING AND MANAGING CARE

• Formulate functional treatment plan that is goal focused, individualized, safe and age-specific to address deficits and patient/caregiver areas of concern.

• Evaluate patient/caregiver responses and modify plan of care according to VHCS and VUMC standards.

• Administer and score standardized and criterion referenced tests.

• Interpret the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team.

• Evaluate and incorporate new research findings into the assessment and treatment of patients.

• Assist with establishing or modifying existing "Standards of Practice" for specific patient groups.

• Complete documentation according to agency policy.

• Meet productivity standards.

• Demonstrate accountability as an individual and team member in meeting patient/family needs

• Participate in identifying cost effective measures for clinical care.

• Manage clinical assignment in an organized, efficient manner using human and other resources.

• Continuum of Care/Provision of Care

• Provide therapeutic interventions for identified objectives.

• Evaluate patient/caregiver responses and modify plan of care according to VHCS and VUMC standards.

• Assure coordination of care for all patients including multi-disciplinary coordination as a case manager.

• Identify and recommend for referral to other services as indicated.

• Assure patient safety.

• Establish relationship of trust and confidentiality with patient/caregivers.

• Practice Infection Control

• Meet obligation for reimbursement of the services.

• Patient/Caregiver, Team & Community Education

• Incorporate new information gained, from ongoing dialogue with patient, family, team, physician and payer into treatment plan.

• Provide education/consultation to patient/caregiver/team/community.

• Assess patient/caregiver learning needs, coordinate necessary teaching, and evaluate teaching outcomes.

• Effectively identify and use appropriate educational tools and materials.

• Plan educational programs to assist team/department with perceived need.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Identify problems and/or actual or potential variances from goals and communicate with the health care team.

• Initiate collaboration with the health care team to assure timely identification of the root cause(s) of problems/variances.

• Participate in finding solutions for problems/variances and implement actions that move patients/caregivers toward desired goals.

• Communication/Collaboration

• Adapt communication to needs/level of understanding of audience

• Clearly and efficiently communicate significant information across the continuum of care and/or from one caregiver to another.

• Independently collaborate with peers, members of HCT, and physician.

• Seek leadership's guidance in conflict resolution.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

• Develop and achieve personal and professional goals.

• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• Identify need for professional growth and seeks appropriate professional development opportunities, obtaining a minimal number of educational activities annually that meet licensure requirements.

• Team/ Organization:

• Function as an integral member of the team, demonstrating ability to: respect roles and professional boundaries of self and others; follow through with assigned roles and required activities; understand/comply with policies and procedures.

• Precept new staff.

• Attend/participate in agency and committee meetings, including agency and discipline-specific Unit Boards, utilizing the Shared Governance model.

• Adhere to and promote VHCS Mission and Vision.

• Integrate professional practice/job responsibilities and organizational expectations.

• Comply with standards, policies/procedures, laws and organizational expectations.

• Strive to meet organizational service, satisfaction and cost goals.

• Represent VHCS on committees, etc. outside the agency, as applicable.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Occupational Therapy License - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.