Occupational Therapist – Pediatric CHT (OTR/L)

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Organization:

MCJCHV Peds Rehab

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.

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Position: Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Business Hours | No Holidays
Setting: Multi-disciplinary Pediatric Clinics

Join a Top-Ranked Pediatric Team
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

About the Role
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience to join our collaborative rehab team. This full-time role provides specialized occupational therapy services to pediatric hand patients in several multidisciplinary clinic settings. You will work with children experiencing impairments, developmental delays, functional limitations, or physical challenges due to injury, illness, or other conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine rehabilitation treatment diagnoses

• Collaborate with healthcare and educational teams to develop and implement individualized care plans

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support functional outcomes and monitor progress toward goals

• Promote successful transitions to home, school, and community environments

• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with VUMC and regulatory standards

• Additional duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications
 

Required:

• Active and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist

Preferred:

• Pediatric clinical experience working with hand therapy patients

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential

• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system

• Pediatric specialty certifications such as Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT), Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), or Early Intervention (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

Make a Lasting Impact
If you are an Occupational Therapist passionate about pediatric hand therapy and ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply and join Vanderbilt Health’s exceptional team.

KEY 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 ret