Activities Therapist - Lincoln Nursing Home - FT
Compensation
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Job Description
Reports directly to the Director of Activity Services and in Director’s absence to the Administrator, in the implementation of a comprehensive planned program of activities designed to meet the special needs of geriatric, disabled and convalescent residents in the skilled nursing, extended-care facility.
Qualifications
- Education required: High School/GED
- Education preferred: Formal training/equivalent experience, such as nursing assistant, C.N.A. or EMT
- License, certification and/or registration: Valid driver's license
About Us
HH Lincoln Health, part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, has proudly served the Lincoln County community since 1917. Located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and supporting the health and well-being of our community through every stage of life.
Lincoln Medical Center is a 50-bed hospital offering a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Our organization includes Donalson Care Center, Home Health & Hospice, and Patrick Rehab & Wellness Center, all working together to provide seamless, coordinated care. In addition, we offer primary care, women's health services, cardiology, surgical care, and specialized wound care to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our facilities are committed to developing our team members. We value the contributions of every employee and recognize that their dedication and expertise are essential to delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. With more than 400 employees, HH Lincoln Health is proud to be one of the largest employers in Lincoln County and a trusted healthcare partner for the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Implement a comprehensive program of activities designed to meet the needs of geriatric, disabled, and convalescent residents. Coordinate directly with the Director of Activity Services to ensure high-quality care within the facility.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee | 174 active | 8,003 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 20% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment297 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs 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.
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