Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This role focuses on helping patients regain independence in daily living activities following illness, injury, or surgery.
You will work with a geriatric and post-acute population, developing personalized treatment plans that improve functional ability and overall quality of life. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, and feeding
- Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to improve independence
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of patient care and outcomes
Requirements
- Active state license as an Occupational Therapist in California
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 1 year of recent OT experience preferred, ideally in a SNF or geriatric setting
- Strong problem-solving and patient care skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ independence and quality of life
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with physical and cognitive limitations to help them regain independence in daily living activities. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, recommending adaptive equipment, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (47 salary observations; 511 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Tennessee vs national | $93k median in Tennessee | $97k nationally (−5%)47 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee | 196 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group 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.
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About TheraEd Staffing Group
Benefits & Perks
Living in Memphis
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $148k
- Typical market rent
- $1,259/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.