Clinical Team Lead, Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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Job Summary:

• JOB SUMMARY
• Leads a team of assigned staff members and actively participates in overall management of the department, development of clinical practice standards, and provision of patient-focused delivery of care and services with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensure the department's 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.

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Clinical Team Lead, Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Location : Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks | Nashville, TN

Setting : Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays

Lead with Experience. Inspire Excellence. Shape the Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist to serve as a Clinical Team Leader for our Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team.

Team: 3 OT Clinical Coordinators, 13 Full-Time OTs, 2 PRN OTs, 2 Rehab Techs

Role Allocation: 60% Clinical | 40% Leadership

This leadership role is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about developing others, strengthening teams, and fostering a culture where therapists thrive. You'll help lead a talented pediatric occupational therapy team while supporting clinical excellence, professional growth, and service advancement.

As the Clinical Team Leader, you'll balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, making a meaningful impact on both the clinicians you support and the children and families they serve.

About the Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Team

The Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation team provides family-centered care for children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and complex medical conditions.

Occupational Therapists collaborate closely with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and families to help children maximize function, independence, and participation in daily life.

What You'll Do

As the Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Leader, you will serve as a clinical and operational leader while maintaining high standards of patient care and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct pediatric outpatient occupational therapy services

Lead, mentor, and support staff and PRN Occupational Therapists

Foster professional growth and clinical excellence

Support onboarding and competency development

Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful feedback

Partner with leadership on staffing and operational priorities

Support quality improvement and program development initiatives

Help drive exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes

What We're Looking For

Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for Tennessee licensure)

Significant Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapy experience

Demonstrated success in a formal or informal leadership role

Passion for mentoring, teaching, and developing clinicians

Strong coaching, relationship-building, and communication skills

Ability to develop and engage team members across varying levels of experience

Commitment to family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong clinical, organizational, and operational decision-making skills

What Sets This Role Apart

Influence the growth and success of a highly collaborative pediatric rehabilitation team

Make a lasting impact through mentorship and leadership

Balance direct patient care with meaningful leadership responsibilities

Make a difference in the lives of children, families, and fellow clinicians

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Where Pediatric Rehabilitation Leaders Thrive

At Vanderbilt Health, our therapists make a meaningful difference every day through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Lead, you'll work alongside nationally recognized specialists dedicated to helping children achieve their fullest potential.

Benefits of Joining Vanderbilt Health

Benefits Day One

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development and continuing education opportunities

Nationally recognized pediatric and rehabilitation programs

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Ready to Lead, Mentor, and Inspire?

If you're an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist who enjoys mentoring others, advancing clinical excellence, and supporting team growth, we invite you to bring your leadership to Vanderbilt Health.

Apply today to shape the future of pediatric rehabilitation.

• 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 day-to-day 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 self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
• •Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrat