Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

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Organization:

Rehab CHT/OT

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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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Hand Therapy | Outpatient Orthopedics | Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

• Location: Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Lebanon, 1405 W. Baddour Parkway, Suite 102, Lebanon, TN 37087
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Department: Outpatient Hand Therapy & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Opportunity | Vanderbilt Health

Are you a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) looking to collaborate with fellowship-trained hand surgeons and treat complex upper extremity conditions in a supportive outpatient setting?

Due to continued growth, Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist (OTR/L, CHT) to join our hand therapy program at Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Lebanon.

This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while providing specialized care for patients recovering from hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, surgeries, and other upper extremity conditions. You'll work alongside a highly collaborative physician team that values therapist input and partnership in patient care.

Why Hand Therapists Love This Role

Dedicated hand therapy and upper extremity caseload

Close collaboration with hand surgeons and orthopedic specialists

One-on-one patient care model

60-minute evaluations and 30-minute treatment sessions

Typical daily volume of 10-14 patients

Diverse post-surgical and complex upper extremity diagnoses

Day-one benefits and professional development support

No evenings, weekends, or holidays

About Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Lebanon

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Lebanon provides comprehensive care for hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions. Our team combines conservative and post-surgical treatment to help patients restore function and return to the activities that matter most.

Common diagnoses include:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Tendon Injuries and Repairs

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Fractures

Arthritis and Degenerative Conditions

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Congenital Hand Differences

Burns and Scar Management

Nerve Compression Syndromes

Ligament Injuries

Work-Related and Sports Injuries

• Learn more about the clinic:
• https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/locations/vanderbilt-orthopaedics-lebanon

What You'll Do

As a Certified Hand Therapist, you will provide advanced occupational therapy services focused on restoring upper extremity function and maximizing patient outcomes.

Perform comprehensive hand and upper extremity evaluations

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

Design and progress therapeutic exercise programs

Fabricate and modify custom orthoses and splints

Deliver post-surgical rehabilitation following tendon repairs, fractures, nerve procedures, and ligament reconstructions

Utilize advanced manual therapy and therapeutic interventions

Educate patients on injury management, home programs, and return-to-work strategies

Collaborate closely with hand surgeons, orthopedic providers, and rehabilitation colleagues

Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a clinician who is passionate about hand therapy and enjoys solving complex rehabilitation challenges.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Expertise in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation

Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Patient-centered communication

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential

Current OTR/L designation

Preferred

Outpatient orthopedic occupational therapy experience

Post-surgical upper extremity rehabilitation experience

Custom splint fabrication and orthotic management experience

Epic EMR experience

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Join one of the nation's leading academic health systems while enjoying the culture and relationships of a community-based orthopedic practice.

Benefits Include

Benefits begin Day One

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings programs

Continuing education and professional development support

Career advancement opportunities within Vanderbilt Health

Mission-driven culture focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care

Bring Your Hand Therapy Expertise to Vanderbilt Health

If you're a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) seeking a collaborative orthopedic practice, strong physician partnership, manageable productivity expectations, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients recovering from upper extremity injuries and surgery, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help patients regain the function that matters most .

• 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
• •Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category
• •Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed. May serve as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in treatment planning. May consult with team members or implement new procedures.
• •Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities,