Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$79k-$118k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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
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
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)
If less than one (1) year experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation
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 all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery under a physician-approved plan of care.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current state license. Additionally, they must possess current CPR certification and have access to reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (54 salary observations; 451 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $79k–$118k | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$103k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $90k median in Tennessee | $97k nationally (−7%)54 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee | 191 active | 9,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,414 active listings |
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.
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