Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care Inpatient

VUMC

1 day ago

Nashville, TennesseeFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care, Tuesday-Saturday in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, post

surgical, and medically complex conditions

Provide inpatient pediatric occupational therapy services across acute care units; outpatient pediatric occupational therapy services may be provided based on clinic needs

Develop and implement individualized, evidence

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Tennessee Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to obtain

Pediatric acute care or inpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred

BLS certification required Schedule Details

Benefits & Compensation

-, and a sense of community and purpose.

Join us in Making Health Care Personal.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care, Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric acute carePatient evaluationTreatment planningGoal settingInterdisciplinary collaborationCaregiver educationDischarge planningEvidence-based practiceDocumentationRehabilitationDevelopmental assessmentClinical reasoningFamily-centered care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Acute Care Inpatient at VUMC a 2.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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: Occupational therapy, Pediatric acute care, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Goal setting, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Caregiver education, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide inpatient pediatric occupational therapy services by evaluating patients and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery, caregiver education, and safe discharge planning.

Benefits package: Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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