No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 196 jobs)
7.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
About the Role
Outpatient hand therapy, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, no evenings/weekends/holidays. 10-14 patients/day. Nashville, TN area.
Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist (OT) – Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provides advanced occupational therapy services focused on restoring upper extremity function through comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans. Collaborates with hand surgeons and orthopedic providers to deliver evidence-based care and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and a current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license. Candidates must hold a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential and demonstrate expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$96k across 155 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Tennessee's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Tennessee ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) at VUMC a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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