Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Vanderbilt Health

Overview

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Organization: VHCS Clinical - Therapy

Provides services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Vanderbilt Health

Location
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Vanderbilt Home Health, Rutherford County, TN

Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in their homes throughout Rutherford County, Tennessee. The team has helped patients regain independence for more than forty years. This role offers flexible scheduling, strong team support, and the stability of working within a nationally respected academic medical center.

• Part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends and no holidays
• Competitive hourly pay (not pay per visit)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Schedule:
  
  Part Time 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Territory:
  Rutherford County, Tennessee
• Setting:
  Home Health provides one-on-one care in the community

• Provide hands-on occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Support patients with self-care, mobility and daily living skills
• Deliver care plans and document patient progress
• Communicate effectively with therapists, nurses, and the care team
• Promote patient safety and independence in the home environment

• Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Home health, acute care, or rehab experience preferred
• Strong communication and time management
• Commitment to patient-centered care

• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Benefits available day one
• Career development and access to Vanderbilt training resources

Vanderbilt Home Care Services has provided high-quality home health care across Middle Tennessee for more than four decades. Our services support recovery, reduce hospitalizations, and help patients achieve greater independence at home.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in home health care. Apply today to become part of Vanderbilt Home Health in Rutherford County.

• Aplies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
• Provides education and 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.

• Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice):
  Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, and disease processes, tailored to audience understanding.
• Treatment Implementation (Novice):
  Provides treatment per physician prescription and plan of care; may supervise assistants and students; selects and follows correct protocol and evidence-based treatments; contains at least one year of clinical experience.
• Rehabilitation Patient Education (Novice):
  Communicates functional impact of assessment findings and plans for discharge; adapts communication to audience; participates in educational programs and may train students per contractual agreements with VUMC.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact:
  Performs clearly defined tasks and methods to achieve standardized solutions with guidance
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