PRN Occupational Therapist

YOUTH VILLAGES

2 days ago

Tennessee$45 per hourPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. as a PRN Occupational Therapist – Flexible Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. as a PRN Occupational Therapist – Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyTrauma-informed careClinical interventionsGroup therapyBehavioral healthMental health supportDocumentationElectronic medical recordsCrisis preventionCoachingEvaluationTreatment planningCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPhysical agility

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an active state license along with NBCOT certification. Experience working with youth is required, with preference given to those with trauma-informed care experience and two years of work with the target population.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist at YOUTH VILLAGES a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at YOUTH VILLAGES 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in 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
Transparent compensation ($45k–$45k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Trauma-informed care, Clinical interventions, Group therapy, Behavioral health, Mental health support, Documentation, Electronic medical records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and provide treatment to youth in residential settings while integrating OT services into the organization's workflow. They are responsible for documenting care, coaching staff, and implementing group therapy sessions to support youth development.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision, 401(k), Paid time off, Paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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