Occupational Therapist Fayetteville, Tennessee | $5k Sign-On Bonus | Monthly Student Loan Assistance
Listed compensation
$40-$52.11/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Donalson Care Center (580) - Fayetteville, TN 37334Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: BachelorsSalary Range: $40.00 - $52.11 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareOccupational Therapist | Fayetteville, Tennessee | $5k Sign-On Bonus + Monthly Student Loan Assistance Mid South is adding an Occupational Therapist to our Rehab Therapy TEAM at a skilled nursing facility in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
The position is full-time.
Incentive Package for an Occupational Therapist $5k Sign-On Bonus Monthly Student Loan Assistance Relocation Payment Available Competitive hourly rate Annual Professional Reimbursements Continuing Education, Certification & Training Opportunities For more information about this position, contact Shelly Aaron 334-301-3882 or saaron@midsouthrehab.com Please check out our video at: That's Why I Choose Mid South NEW GRADS ARE INVITED TO APPLY If you are ready to make a change and become part of a company that views every individual as an asset and work in a culture that's driven by passion with a firm commitment to serving others and creating positive life changing experiences, look no further!
We will serve as your foundation to grow spiritually, financially, and professionally. Our Company Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the best environments to maximize patients’ clinical outcomes for speedy recoveries.
We use evidence-based practice guidelines to treat our patients and use our clinical outcomes to assess and improve treatment interventions.
As a company, we participate in a national outcome database, which provides benchmarks and sophisticated outcome reports to help us continually analyze and improve our patients' progress. We know that by investing in quality employees, we also invest in our clients and the longevity of our business.
It is this devotion to our patients that sets us apart from the rest – our sincere desire and commitment to be the very best; hence becoming a first-class leader in the rehabilitation industry and the largest diversified therapy care provider in the State of Mississippi.
Benefits To attract and retain the best clinical professionals, Mid South Rehab Services, Inc., offers a comprehensive competitive benefits package that includes: Health Dental Vision Company Paid Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability 401k with Employer Match Paid Time Off Company Paid and Sponsored CEU's Recognition Programs #INDHP Qualifications
Qualifications for an Occupational Therapist Must have current unrestricted professional license to practice. Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. Must possess excellent organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitation therapy services within a skilled nursing facility to improve patient clinical outcomes. They will utilize evidence-based practice guidelines and participate in national outcome databases to analyze and enhance treatment interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted professional license to practice occupational therapy. A degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program at the bachelor's, master's, or doctorate level is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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 ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$96k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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