Occupational Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Opportunity at a Leading Academic Medical Center

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a high-impact acute care opportunity in a nationally recognized academic medical center?

Join Vanderbilt Health TempForce for a 13-week assignment supporting one of the country's premier Acute Care Rehabilitation programs. This position offers competitive compensation, valuable hospital experience, a streamlined hiring process, and the opportunity to work with highly complex medical and surgical patient populations.

As an Acute Care Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and rehabilitation specialists to help patients maximize independence, improve safety, and achieve functional goals during hospitalization and beyond.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

At Vanderbilt University Hospital, you'll gain experience in a world-class healthcare environment that includes:

• Nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center
• One of the nation's largest and busiest transplant programs
• Advanced specialties including critical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, and specialty medicine
• An Acute Care Rehabilitation team of approximately 130 rehabilitation professionals
• A collaborative culture that empowers therapists to practice at the top of their license

Position Details

• 13-week TempForce assignment
• Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week
• Five 8-hour day shifts
• 30-minute meal break
• Schedule determined by department needs
• Weekend requirements negotiable
• Potential extension opportunities for up to one year
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent Vanderbilt Health position

What You'll Need

Required Qualifications

• Tennessee Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum two years of Occupational Therapy experience
• At least one year of recent Adult Acute Care experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of Adult Acute Care experience in a Level I Trauma Center
• Experience treating medically complex, surgical, ICU, transplant, and progressive care patient populations
• Experience with discharge planning, ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, and functional mobility interventions

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat adult acute care patients across a variety of medical and surgical service lines
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and safe discharge
• Provide ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, upper extremity intervention, and patient/family education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams regarding equipment recommendations and discharge planning
• Document clinical findings and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record

Productivity Expectations

Productivity expectations vary based on patient complexity, acuity, and clinical needs

Therapists are expected to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting efficient patient throughput and discharge planning

Fast, Streamlined Hiring Process

• Apply online and upload your current resume.
• Connect with a recruiter via phone or text.
• Participate in a virtual interview with rehabilitation leadership.
• Receive timely feedback, often within 48 hours of the interview.

Our goal is to complete the interview and hiring process within two weeks whenever possible.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Acute Care Occupational Therapist, Hospital Occupational Therapist, or Travel OT looking for a rewarding short-term assignment with exceptional clinical exposure, we encourage you to apply and join the Vanderbilt Health team.