Occupational Therapist – NICU (Level IV)

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Nashville, TennesseeFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist – NICU Level IV, Tuesday-Saturday in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive neonatal occupational therapy evaluations in a Level IV NICU Develop and implement ind.

Provide family-centered care, coaching caregivers at the bedside Document patient progress accurately and co.

develop their skills in treatment planning.

develop their skills in evaluation techniques.

Requirements

driven pediatric rehabilitation team committed to excellence and innovation Work within a leading academic medical center with research and teaching opportunities Access Day One

Benefits & Compensation

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessments 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

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist – NICU Level IV, Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Skills

Neonatal occupational therapyLevel IV NICU careNeurodevelopmental supportFeeding readinessSensory regulationPatient evaluationTreatment planningFamily-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationDischarge planningPediatric rehabilitationEvidence-based practiceClinical assessmentParent education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – NICU (Level IV) at VUMC a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at VUMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal occupational therapy, Level IV NICU care, Neurodevelopmental support, Feeding readiness, Sensory regulation, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Family-centered care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive, developmentally supportive care to medically complex neonates within a Level IV NICU. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop intervention plans, support feeding and neurodevelopment, and coach caregivers at the bedside.

Benefits package: Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education, Mentorship, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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