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Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist
  • Job Location: Goodlettsville, TN
  • Job Type: PRN We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Goodlettsville area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. A few position highlights include: Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition. Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. THE MUST HAVES: Current OT license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned. Full-Time

Benefits

Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com

  • Work Location: On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com. At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home.

Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity.

Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and fine motor coordination. They develop and implement therapy plans of care in coordination with physicians and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Occupational Therapy license in the state of service and a current CPR certification. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a dependable vehicle are required for daily travel to patient residences.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentFunctional Status EvaluationActivities Of Daily Living (ADL)Care Plan DevelopmentDiagnostic Testing

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $95k–$112k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee199 active9,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,240 in the last 30 days1,701 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health OT - Occupational Therapist at BEACON HOME HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$100k
10
$100k-125k
7
$125k-150k
5
$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

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$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Beacon Home Health

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays annually
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

Living in Goodlettsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,674/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
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 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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