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Memorial Hospital - Hixson
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.3-$48.05/hr

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

  • Job Summary and Responsibilities
  • PRN coverage
  • Primarily Hixson but will float to all 3 campuses

As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain and retain their highest functional level so they can live more independently and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will evaluate and treat inpatients and outpatients, establishing and implementing treatment plans for those with self-care deficits. You will be expected to maintain accurate medical records, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, and ensure timely completion of patient care assignments.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical evaluation and treatment skills, demonstrate a commitment to professional development and customer service, and be proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and managing your time effectively.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Certificate Other Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapist program per AmericanOccupational Therapy Association, upon hire
  • Occupational Therapist: TN & GA
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to help them regain functional independence and improve their quality of life. Responsibilities include establishing treatment plans, maintaining accurate medical records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold valid licensure for Tennessee and Georgia. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is also required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningInpatient careOutpatient careMedical documentationTime managementPatient communication

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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k 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, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

10
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
66%
Loan repayment
31%
Sign-on bonus
24%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$158k – $198k
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#3

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#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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