Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN
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Job Description
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas
Schedule: PRN | As Needed for Weekday and Weekend Availability |
Your Experience Matters
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee.
How you’ll contribute
A 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:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- 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
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
- License: TN State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
- Experience: experience in inpatient rehab preferred
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess patient abilities, design and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress to ensure safe and effective care. They are also responsible for educating patients and families, managing discharge planning, and supervising therapy assistants and technicians.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Tennessee State Licensure. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
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, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $85k–$104k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee | 199 active | 9,051 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Tennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,240 in the last 30 days | 1,702 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 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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