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Lifepoint Health
Gallatin, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) - PRN (days)

Your experience matters 

 At Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As
an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role

* Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
* Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
* Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care
planning.
* Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
* Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification, tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).

* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

* Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
* Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
* License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
* Certifications: CPR certification required.

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional
Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing
quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65
years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint
Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven
physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than
1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission
[https://www.jointcommission.org/] and is governed by a local board of trustees.
The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner
County

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans within an acute rehabilitation setting. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients on adaptive techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current license to practice. CPR certification is required, and previous experience in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,783 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

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

6.0/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,783 active roles in this profession

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) with Company Match
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Discount Programs
Professional Development