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Clarksville, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist (Clarksville North)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. While we have grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and employees.

We Are Committed To

  • Delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care
  • Developing "Great Mechanics Of The Human Body" through our top-notch clinical education program
  • Supporting clinicians with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities

Our Mission

At STAR Physical Therapy, we exist to serve. We strive to make a difference in the health and well-being of our patients through clinical excellence and personalized care. Through servant leadership and intentional relationships, we commit to creating a family culture where we use our time, talents, and resources to care for our patients, our communities, and one another.

Job Description

  • Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans based on physician referrals.
  • Administer therapy, including manual techniques, exercises, and modalities.
  • Assess and fit patients for splints and adaptive devices.
  • Supervise COTAs and provide guidance on patient care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.
  • Order and manage therapy supplies and equipment.
  • Assist with scheduling and patient appointment coordination.
  • Contribute to policy development, quality assurance, and program growth.
  • Participate in marketing, public relations, and professional education activities.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited college with an AOTA curriculum
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in state of TN
  • CPR certification
  • Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
  • Exercise and Manual based skills, and Sports Rehabilitation
  • One or more years of outpatient orthopedic experience within a private clinic or hospital preferred
  • New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Additional Information

Benefits Package Includes

  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog
  • Work Life Balance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
  • Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night

Partnerships with Local High School Athletic Teams

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and administer therapy using manual techniques and exercises. They are also responsible for supervising COTAs, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing therapy equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSplintingOrthopedic Therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (39 salary observations; 464 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,077 salary observations; 27,178 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)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $87k–$105k)217 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$92k median in Tennessee$97k nationally (−5%)39 state / 5,077 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee185 active9,373 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 28 employers
15
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness Program
Gym Membership Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, ID Watchdog)
Flexible Scheduling
Clinical education program
Mentorship and professional development

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
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 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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