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Athens, Tennessee

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As an OT – Occupational Therapist - PRN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

An OT – Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

  • Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
  • Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.

Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license.

Additional Requirements Include

  • Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire

More About Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist assesses patients' ability to perform occupational skills and designs and implements appropriate treatment plans. They are also responsible for documenting progress, educating families, and supervising therapy assistants and technicians.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at the time of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningOccupational Therapy ModalitiesPatient DocumentationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningAdaptive Equipment SelectionClinical Supervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (53 salary observations; 440 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the 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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 31 employers

15
<$115k
6
$115k-140k
12
$140k-165k
5
$165k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,097/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Employee well-being programs (mental, physical, financial)
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Professional development and career advancement