Occupational Therapist | Pediatric Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 of individuals 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 uniqueness is 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. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Occup Therapy Outpat Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides occupational therapy 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 occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Occupational Therapist | Pediatric Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Preferred Location: Nashville, TN Schedule: Monday–Friday | Business Hours | No Holidays Caseload: One patient per hour for focused, quality care Empower Children. Transform Lives. Join Vanderbilt Health’s collaborative therapy team, providing specialized care for pediatric patients! About the Role We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist—ideally Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)—to deliver high-quality therapy for children with upper extremity conditions. This role involves splint fabrication after surgery, developing home programs, and creating individualized treatment plans. You’ll work in a team-based environment with physicians, therapists, and other specialists. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive evaluations and create individualized treatment plans Provide splinting and post-operative care for pediatric patients Educate families on home exercise programs and adaptive techniques Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve functional outcomes Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across outpatient clinics (and occasionally hospital settings) Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Vanderbilt Health and regulatory standards Qualifications Required: Active Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Tennessee (or eligibility) Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential Experience in pediatric hand therapy, splinting, and post-operative care Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC preferred) Pediatric specialty certifications (e.g., SIPT, NDT, EI training) Why Vanderbilt Health? Benefits start Day One Generous PTO and professional development support Work with a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care Be part of a mission-driven team focused on excellence, innovation, and community impact Ready to Make a Lasting Impact? If you are an Occupational Therapist passionate about pediatric hand therapy and ready to help children thrive, apply today and join Vanderbilt Health’s exceptional team.

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Tennessee (or eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
• Experience in pediatric hand therapy, splinting, and post-operative care
• Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC preferred)
• Pediatric specialty certifications (e.g., SIPT, NDT, EI training)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• 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.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
• Provide splinting and post-operative care for pediatric patients
• Educate families on home exercise programs and adaptive techniques
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve functional outcomes
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across outpatient clinics (and occasionally hospital settings)
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Vanderbilt Health and regulatory standards

Benefits

• Benefits start Day One
• Generous PTO and professional development support
• Work with a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care
• Be part of a mission-driven team focused on excellence, innovation, and community impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees