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Provide comprehensive, developmentally supportive occupational therapy to medically complex neonates in a Level IV NICU. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based intervention plans and provide caregiver coaching at the bedside.
Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and an active Tennessee license. A minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, preferably in a Level III or IV NICU, is required.
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist – NICU
Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts
Advance Neonatal Occupational Therapy at a Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital
Are you an Occupational Therapist specializing in neonatal care who is passionate about delivering evidence-based, family-centered therapy in a Level IV NICU?
Join Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, home to one of the largest and most advanced Level IV NICUs in the nation, and help shape the future of neonatal therapy at a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center.
Ranked No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Tennessee and top-ranked in the Southeast in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals, Vanderbilt Children’s is a destination for complex neonatal care, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The NICU Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive, developmentally supportive care to medically complex neonates and their families. This role is embedded within a highly specialized interdisciplinary NICU team, supporting neurodevelopmental outcomes from birth through transition to home and early intervention.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with Level III or Level IV NICU experience seeking professional growth in a nationally respected neonatal program.
Conduct comprehensive neonatal occupational therapy evaluations in a Level IV NICU
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based intervention plans
Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver coordinated care
Support feeding readiness, sensory regulation, positioning, neurodevelopment, and parent education
Provide family-centered care, coaching caregivers at the bedside
Document patient progress accurately and communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams
Support safe discharge planning and transitions to early intervention and community services
Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy license or eligibility
Minimum of 3 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience, preferably in a Level III or Level IV NICU
Membership in the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)
Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) or actively pursuing certification
Advanced training in neonatal therapy, sensory integration, or feeding and developmental care
Experience in an academic medical center or children’s hospital setting
Practice in a nationally ranked Level IV NICU with the region’s most complex neonatal cases
Be part of a mission-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, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
Participate in robust continuing education, mentorship, and professional development programs
Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals and Best Employers in Tennessee
Help us deliver hope, healing, and lifelong impact to our most vulnerable patients and their families.
Apply now to become a Neonatal Occupational Therapist at Vanderbilt Health
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment 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-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• 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
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category
• Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed. May serve as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in treatment planning. May consult with team members or implement new procedures.
• Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient's status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates experience in clinical evaluation skills and may serve as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in evaluation techniques. Contributes to the development of best practices for the organization. May consult with team members to implement new procedures.
• Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. Supervises and directs certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care, as established, and actively seek out, utilize and mentor/teach others on current evidence based treatment strategies. May consult with team members to offer suggestions for treatment strategies. May serve as a clinical content expert for practice area, initiates consultation with team members for advanced treatment of patients, develop forum for staff members to utilize clinical expertise.
• Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Able to adapt communication to needs/level of understanding of audience and share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training and/or students and staff from other departments. Contributes in the development of patient education best practices for the organization.
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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LIC-Occupational Therapy License - Licensure-OthersWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceEducation:
Bachelor'sThis 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.
From specializing in transplants and pediatric cancer to solving undiagnosed diseases, we know solving the most complex problems prepares us to solve any problem. We are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education and training. We thrive on challenges, embrace collaboration and champion innovation. We are a growing academic health system with seven hospitals and hundreds of clinics throughout the Mid-South, as well as one of the nation's top biomedical research programs. Join us: https://www.vumc.org/careers/ We are regularly ranked among the nation's leading hospitals in terms of quality and effectiveness. Our tireless pursuit of personalized care has earned scores of patient satisfaction awards. Our research is expanding the frontiers of medical knowledge, and every day we advance toward a better understanding of human health. We blend new discoveries and technology into health education, preparing distinguished medical professionals to offer the most advanced and compassionate care possible. We set the pace for health care in the Southeast, and we are a nationally respected referral center. We are building on nearly 150 years of accomplishments to shape the future of health care the world over. For information about our clinical services for adults throughout the Vanderbilt Health system, visit http://www.VanderbiltHealth.com. For information about our comprehensive Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, visit https://childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/ Social Media Participation Guidelines: http://VUMC.org/main/social
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