Lead Occupational Therapist â NICU Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Lead Occupational Therapist â NICU Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
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 ofindividuals 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 uniquenessis 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. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
Organization:
MCJCHV Peds RehabJob Summary:
JOB SUMMARYLeads a team of assigned staff members and actively participates in overall management of the department development of clinical practice standards and provision of patientfocused delivery of care and services with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership quality service compliance finance throughput and scheduling. Ensure the departments optimal performance during each assigned shift and within their team of direct reports by engaging in effective problem solving with lab staff and where appropriate and other departments assuring performance standards for patient care are met and developing/leading the assigned team. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture.
.
Join Our AwardWinning Team!
For the fourth consecutive year Vanderbilt has earned a spot on Forbes magazines list of Best Employers in Tennessee. Discover what makes us stand out!
Benefits:VUMC benefits are available on DAY ONE of employment!
Position Summary:
Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking aLead Occupational Therapistto provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership within ourNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our pioneering 119 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Monroe Carell Jr. provides highly specialized familycentered care for baby needs.
This is aprofessional leadership positionresponsible for advancing neonatal occupational therapy practice mentoring staff providing advanced clinical expertise and driving innovation in care delivery.
The ideal candidate will bringextensive experience in neonatal therapyand demonstrate a strong commitment to evidencebased practice interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.Membership in the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a clinical leader and subject matter expert in neonatal occupational therapy.
Lead program development initiatives and quality improvement projects within the NICU.
Mentor and support occupational therapy staff in clinical skill development and professional growth.
Collaborate with neonatologists nurses and other allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive familycentered care.
Contribute to research education and policy development related to neonatal therapy.
Required Qualifications:
Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current Tennessee OT license (or eligibility).
Minimum 5 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience with at least 3 years in a Level III or IV NICU.
Demonstrated experience in burn care and complex neonatal conditions.
Proven leadership in clinical practice education or program development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Membership in theNational Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT).
Experience with interdisciplinary team leadership and mentorship.
Involvement in clinical research or publication.
Why Vanderbilt
Work at one of the nations topranked childrens hospitals.
Join a collaborative missiondriven team dedicated to excellence in pediatric care.
Access to continuing education leadership development and research opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises day to day performance of staff through ongoing assessment and coaching to achieve goals.
Completes formal evaluation of direct reports.
Supports leadership team in development of staff members by providing substantive feedback.
Demonstrates clinical/technical knowledge needed to coach staff on daytoday activities.
Implements rehab specific policies and practice guidelines in accordance with VUMC policy and regulatory standards using standardized tools and instruments.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process product or service.
Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time within budget and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management.
People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates selfreliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs identify discrete tasks set priorities define dependencies schedule activities meet deadlines and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during lifecycle evolution if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Uses available time efficiently. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
Leadership (Novice): Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations. Can demonstrate different leadership styles such as supportive and authoritative as individuals and situations require it. Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively. Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.
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 Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the MidSouth.
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.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Plans and sets daytoday objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team. * Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a working supervisor.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address shortterm challenges. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
5 yearsEducation:
BachelorsVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
