Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - PRN

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee

2 months ago

Morristown, TennesseePer Diem / PRNPsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

What should this role pay?

See market data for Psychologist and get your target number.

See Data

Job Description

About the Role

Join Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Health, PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury

Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals

Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress

Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Home Health, PRN.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyHome HealthPatient AssessmentGoal SettingDocumentationFine Motor Skills ImprovementCoordination ImprovementAdaptive Equipment SuggestionFall Risk AssessmentHome Safety ImprovementPatient EducationFamily EducationClinical JudgementInterpersonal SkillsCompassion

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and hold an active OT license in Tennessee, along with current CPR certification. Required attributes include good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and compassion, alongside knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Hireology

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - PRN at Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Morristown, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Home Health, Patient Assessment, Goal Setting, Documentation, Fine Motor Skills Improvement, Coordination Improvement, Adaptive Equipment Suggestion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury, working within a home health team to meet the patient's plan of care and personal goals. Responsibilities include assessing patients, establishing goals, documenting progress...

Benefits package: Flexible Assignments, Work-Life Balance, PTO, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.