Occupational Therapist - Lincoln Medical Center - FT
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Occupational Therapist assumes primary responsibility for evaluation of the patient, planning, implementing, supervising, reevaluating and changing the treatment program. The therapist maintains adequate records and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned.
Qualifications
Education required: Graduate of AOTA accredited educational program for Occupational Therapists
License, Certification and/or Registration: Must have current Tennessee OT license. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period. Prefer member of AOTA.
Experience: Pediatric experience preferred
Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment
About Us
HH Lincoln Health, part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, has proudly served the Lincoln County community since 1917. Located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and supporting the health and well-being of our community through every stage of life.
Lincoln Medical Center is a 50-bed hospital offering a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Our organization includes Donalson Care Center, Home Health & Hospice, and Patrick Rehab & Wellness Center, all working together to provide seamless, coordinated care. In addition, we offer primary care, women's health services, cardiology, surgical care, and specialized wound care to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our facilities are committed to developing our team members. We value the contributions of every employee and recognize that their dedication and expertise are essential to delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. With more than 400 employees, HH Lincoln Health is proud to be one of the largest employers in Lincoln County and a trusted healthcare partner for the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress. They also supervise support staff and students while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (42 salary observations; 446 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,038 salary observations; 27,346 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $85k–$104k)76 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $94k median in Tennessee | $97k nationally (−3%)42 state / 5,038 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee | 188 active | 9,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs 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.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Huntsville Hospital Health System
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Living in Fayetteville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $254k
- Median resident rent
- $779/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.