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.

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 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

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 Health’s 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.

Core Accountabilities :

Organizational Impact : Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area / team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge : Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction : Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

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 one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering 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' effectiveness. Ensuring 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 short-term 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 :

LIC-Occupational Therapy License - Licensure-Others

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 1 year

Education : Bachelor'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.

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Located in Nashville, TN, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, Vanderbilt Health 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. It is a place where diversity – of culture, thinking, learning and leading – 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.

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