UnitedHealth Group logo
UnitedHealth Group
Knoxville, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist OT Part Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$79k-$118k

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 25m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Schedule: 3 Weekdays per week - Fridays must be one of the days but other 2 days are flexible

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.

Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. This role focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain the skills needed for daily living following illness, injury, or functional decline. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care

Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care

  • Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
  • Completes documentation timely and accurately
  • Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case

Other Duties as Assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
  • Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
  • Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work

Driver’s License and Access to Reliable Transportation

Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)

Current CPR Certification

1+ years of related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients

If less than one (1) year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $78,508 to $117,762 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current state license. Additionally, they must possess a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and at least one year of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careSafety assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient careRehabilitationClinical assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,121 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$118kOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $85k–$104k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee198 active9,176 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,140 in the last 30 days1,727 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,778 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,121 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist OT Part Time at UnitedHealth Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,121 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,121 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
UnitedHealth Group logo

About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.