PRN Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: TN Veterans Knoxville - KNOXVILLE, TN 37931Position Type: PRNJoin Our Team at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, TN! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Occupational Therapist.
About Us
Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home is a well-respected healthcare facility in Knoxville, TN dedicated to providing exceptional care to veterans.
Situated in a vibrant city known for its rich history and natural beauty, the facility offers a convenient location near notable landmarks such as the University of Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Working at Ben Atchley provides a rewarding opportunity to serve and support veterans through therapy services, in a location that offers a perfect balance between urban amenities and access to stunning outdoor recreational activities.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise care plans. They will also manage discharge planning under the supervision of a physician.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist at Functional Pathways 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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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Knoxville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $356k
- Typical market rent
- $1,701/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- 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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.