Full-time Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
- Job Location: Elk River of Winchester - Winchester, TN
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Join Our Team at Elk River of Winchester in Winchester, TN! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Elk River of Winchester invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Occupational Therapist.
About Us: Elk River in Winchester, TN, serves as an idyllic backdrop for a fulfilling career as a member of our therapy team. Surrounded by lush greenery in the picturesque landscape of Middle Tennessee, the workplace is in proximity to notable landmarks such as Tims Ford State Park and historic downtown Winchester.
Team members can take advantage of recreational opportunities like boating and hiking, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
The community's warm hospitality and the therapeutic potential of the natural surroundings make Elk River an inviting and rewarding location for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of others.
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 individualized plans of care. 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 the ability to meet all certification and licensure requirements are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate 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 | 9,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 68% 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 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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