181+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Occupational Therapist positions in Tennessee with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
181+ positions available
181+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee Available Now
These 16 roles pay ~$101k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Outpatient Therapy (OTR/L)
VUMC
in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)
in Occupational Therapy
in Occupational Therapy
COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Adoration Health
in Occupational Therapy
in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist | Medical Office Complex | PRN
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
in Occupational Therapy
6.4/10
6.4/10
6.0/10
in Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapist PRN
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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 $3k below the $95k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $148k.
| State | Median pay | vs TN | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $93k | — | 6.0/10 | 417 |
| Arkansasborders | $108k | +$16k | 5.3/10 | 136 |
| Mississippiborders | $100k | +$8k | 5.3/10 | 76 |
| Georgiaborders | $97k | +$4k | 5.7/10 | 539 |
| North Carolinaborders | $91k | −$2k | 5.8/10 | 575 |
| Missouriborders | $90k | −$3k | 5.7/10 | 337 |
| Alabamaborders | $89k | −$4k | 5.7/10 | 127 |
| Kentuckyborders | $85k | −$7k | 5.3/10 | 262 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Tennessee Jobs
181+ occupational therapist positions in Tennessee
Competitive Pay
Earn $70K-$95K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in tennessee. With 181+ open positions and salaries ranging from $83K to $101K, 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, 58% with no weekends. 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, Amedisys, Lifepoint Health, CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do occupational therapists earn in Tennessee?
Listed occupational therapists in Tennessee on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $83K to $101K per year, with a median near $90K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 58% 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, Amedisys, Lifepoint Health, CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY, 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 181+ occupational therapists positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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