Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Inpatient

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Clarksville, TN, US
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Adult inpatient acute care experience
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Functional mobility assessment skills
** Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Acute Care Inpatient unit in Clarksville, TN. The role involves evaluating and treating adult inpatients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing inpatient rehabilitation services to adult patients across Medical-Surgical, Progressive Care, and Intensive Care Unit settings.
  • Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where employees take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
  • The position requires effective communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to the AOTA Code of Ethics while supporting safe discharge planning.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Acute Care Inpatient unit in Clarksville, TN. The role involves evaluating and treating adult inpatients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Adult inpatient acute care experience
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Functional mobility assessment skills
  • Discharge planning and safety awareness
  • Accredited OT program graduate

Nice-to-have

  • Prior hospital-based experience preferred
  • Strong communication with patients and families
  • Commitment to patient-centered care culture

Key Requirements

  • Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility
  • Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Less than 1 year experience level indicated

Work Rights

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