Occupational Therapy Assistant u2013 Home Health u2013 ...

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Organization: VHCS Clinical - Therapy Job Summary: 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 u2013 Home Health u2013 Vanderbilt Health Vanderbilt Home Health Rutherford County TN Overview Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in their homes throughout Rutherford County Tennessee. For more than forty years our team has helped patients regain independence where they feel safest. This role offers flexible scheduling, strong team support, and the stability of working within a nationally respected academic medical center. Why Join Vanderbilt Home Health? u2022 Part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center u2022 Supportive interdisciplinary team u2022 Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends and no holidays u2022 Competitive hourly pay not pay per visit u2022 Mileage reimbursement u2022 Professional development and growth opportunities Position Details 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 Responsibilities u2022 Provide hands-on occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist u2022 Support patients with self-care, mobility and daily living skills u2022 Deliver care plans and document patient progress u2022 Communicate effectively with therapists, nurses, and the care team u2022 Promote patient safety and independence in the home environment Qualifications u2022 Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license u2022 Home health, acute care, or rehab experience preferred u2022 Strong communication and time management u2022 Commitment to patient-centered care Benefits u2022 Competitive compensation u2022 Mileage reimbursement u2022 Benefits available day one u2022 Career development and access to Vanderbilt training resources About Vanderbilt Home Care Services 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. How to Apply 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Applies 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. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES + Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. + Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency 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. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilize evidence based treatments. Has completed at least one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation. + Rehabilitation Patient Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Able to assist the therapist in planning for the discharge needs of the patient. Will adapt communication to needs/levels of understanding of audience and share appropriate information and literature. Participates in providing educational experiences and professional development activities. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapist assistant / occupational therapy assistant that have a contractual agreement with VUMC. May plan and present educational programs to assist team/ department with identified need. 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 Healthu2019s 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. u200b Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Occupational Therapy Assistant - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Associate's _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._

Created: 2026-02-02