Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – Occupational Therapist – PRN

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Organization : Regional PT

Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY

Provides both short-term and long-term 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.

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – Occupational Therapist PRN

Location : Vanderbilt Health – Franklin, TN

Schedule : PRN / Flexible Hours (Weekdays & Weekends)

Setting : Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic

Join Vanderbilt’s Expert Hand Therapy Team

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join our outpatient rehab team in Franklin, TN. This PRN occupational therapy role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population (burns, limb loss, and complex reconstructive surgeries) in a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized hand therapy services for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Design and implement individualized treatment plans focused on upper extremity function.

Fabricate custom splints and support post-surgical rehabilitation.

Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other rehab professionals.

Document patient progress and outcomes using EMR systems.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Flexible PRN Schedule– Perfect for work-life balance

Multiple Clinic Locations– Gain experience across diverse settings

Collaborative Culture– Partner with leading surgeons and rehab experts

Nationally Ranked System– Be part of a trusted healthcare leader

Professional Development– Access continuing education and growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

Deliver personalized1 : 1 hand therapyfor post-surgical and injury recovery

Collaborate withplastic surgeonsand interdisciplinary teams

Rotate acrossstate-of-the-art outpatient clinicsin the Nashville area

Provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term healing

What We’re Looking For

LicensedOccupational Therapist (OTR / L)in Tennessee

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)credential preferred

2 years of hand therapy experiencepreferred

Willingness to travel between clinic locations

Strong communication and patient-centered care skills

Strong clinical skills in manual therapy, splinting, and post-op rehab.

Why Vanderbilt?

Work in a state-of-the-art outpatient rehab clinic in Franklin, TN.

Flexible PRN scheduling to fit your lifestyle.

Be part of a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Collaborate with a team of experienced therapists and physicians.

​ Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a skilled CHT or OT ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help shape the future of hand therapy at Vanderbilt Health.

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-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Education : Bachelor's