Functional Pathways logo
Functional Pathways
Winchester, Tennessee

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 14m ago · Verified live

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

Patient ScreeningPatient EvaluationCare Plan RevisionOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Documentation

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $85k–$104k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Tennessee199 active9,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,240 in the last 30 days1,702 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$100k
10
$100k-125k
8
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational TherapistContract

AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 33 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 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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