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Project Play Therapy
Smyrna, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence. We continuously “show up” for our kids because we fiercely believe in our vision, that all children can reach their fullest potential!

Be Part of Our Village

The Occupational Therapist position is a direct impact position at Project Play Therapy that plays a pivotal role in helping clients reach their fullest potential by facilitating quality service delivery.

In this position, you will change the game for children with disabilities and developmental delays by providing occupational therapy and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members in an energetic and fun clinic environment. Be part of a team that is making a substantial impact on the community!

The ideal candidate for this position would use passion, creativity, problem solving, and collaboration to engage with clients, parents/guardians, and other service providers.

In this position you will have the opportunity to build relationships across Project Play Therapy’s team of professionals through regular collaboration and team gatherings, and continue your growth in evidence-based practice through roundtables and continuing education opportunities.

In a work environment that prioritizes loving our village, you will discover the opportunity to grow professionally alongside a young, vibrant company, and to be energized by the passionate pursuit of our vision!

This position reports to the Clinical Manager for Medical Services and receives ongoing mentorship and training.

Empower Your Skills

Build relationships with clients, families, and team members to establish rapport and trust

Establish and maintain excellent, game-changing service delivery, including via screenings, evaluations, case management, and direct therapy

Assess client needs, design treatment plans, and collect data to show the impact of services and help clients reach their goals

Contribute to a team environment that values collaboration, growth, and joy

Embrace the Perks

  • Salaried or full time hourly position (ask us about part-time options, too!)
  • Paid documentation time
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company-provided technology
  • Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
  • Access to short term disability
  • CEU subscription
  • Online resources and therapy activities
  • Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support
  • Supportive administrative staff

Candidate Qualifications

  • Minimum of Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Tennessee State Occupational Therapy License

Registration with NBCOT

  • Demonstrates strong organization and communication skills, a positive attitude, and the belief that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right supports
  • Believes collaboration, innovation, fun, and a growth mindset are foundationa

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct screenings and evaluations, and develop treatment plans for children with developmental delays. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service delivery and support client goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Tennessee State Occupational Therapy License. Registration with NBCOT is also required for this position.

Key Skills

Treatment planningData collectionInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Project Play Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,699/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Project Play Therapy

Benefits & Perks

Salaried or full time hourly position (part-time options available)
Paid documentation time
401(k) match
PTO and paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Company-provided technology
Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Access to short term disability