Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Across 199 live Occupational Therapist listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $100K (75th percentile $108K), based on the 22 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Adams Place (53), Signature HealthCARE (17), VUMC (12).
199+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
199+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee Available Now
These 22 roles pay ~$100k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Occupational Therapist
Luna Physical TherapyEmployer score · SilverNashville, TN
Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist-Belle Meade
Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist-One Hundred Oaks
COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Adoration HealthChattanooga, TN
Virtual School Based Occupational Therapist
Therapeutic FocusRemote
Occupational Therapist Assistant Outpatient - PRN
Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Functional PathwaysElizabethton, TN
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How Tennessee Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in Tennessee advertise $7k below the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.
| State | Median pay | vs TN | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $89k | — | 5.4/10 | 478 |
| Mississippiborders | $99k | +$10k | 4.6/10 | 120 |
| Arkansasborders | $99k | +$9k | 5.1/10 | 181 |
| Georgiaborders | $94k | +$5k | 5.1/10 | 786 |
| Alabamaborders | $94k | +$5k | 5.2/10 | 154 |
| North Carolinaborders | $91k | +$1k | 5.3/10 | 804 |
| Missouriborders | $91k | +$1k | 5.5/10 | 489 |
| Kentuckyborders | $90k | +$0k | 5.1/10 | 314 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in tennessee. With 199+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee on this page have an average score of 6.7/10, with 37% with no on-call requirements, 47% with no weekends, 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in tennessee include VUMC, Lifepoint Health, Functional Pathways, Luna Physical Therapy, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs tennessee. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in tennessee, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Occupational Therapist jobs in Tennessee.
How much do occupational therapists earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current occupational therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 37% with no on-call and 47% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include VUMC, Lifepoint Health, Functional Pathways, Luna Physical Therapy, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 199 occupational therapists positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Adams Place53 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Signature HealthCARE17 open roles here · WLB 74/100Lifepoint Health11 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Encompass Health9 open roles here · WLB 43/100- Functional Pathways9 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Links Healthcare6 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Genesis Administrative Services5 open roles here · WLB 74/100