Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee
Occupational Therapist jobs in Tennessee represent an active and growing market, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare systems, pediatric clinics, school districts, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities at levels from new graduate through senior clinician. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville are the state's primary hiring centers, anchored by large systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Covenant Health. The most in-demand specialties include pediatrics, hand therapy, and neurological rehabilitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dream Big Pediatric Therapies is an amazing family owned and operated clinic that helps families, children, and clinicians reach their dreams! All team members work individually and on a team to complete diagnostic assessments and create treatment goals for all preschool age, school age children, and teens.
Dream Big is looking for a pediatric Occupational therapists to join our Franklin location! The majority of the caseload is early intervention between the ages of 2 to 14 years of age. The occupational Therapy department will provide training, and mentorship led by our incredible Occupational Supervisor who is looking for pediatric OTs who have a passion with working with children! Guaranteed hours right away with no worries about building a caseload.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 8-6pm! YAY! Always a 3 day weekend!
All employees at Dream Big enjoy the following benefits!
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
We are NOT a fee for service or Pay Per Visit clinic, which means all clinicians are ALWAYS compensated when at Dream Big even if clients are not scheduled, no show appointments, cancellations, and admin time to prepare for clients just like their therapy time.
We offer Continuing education courses in the facility as well as reimbursement for CEUs reimbursement throughout the year.
We offer specialized training for OTs to become certified and recognized as leaders in pediatrics for executive functioning skills, infants for early milestones, and feeding for sensory based approaches ( co treats with SLPs for a team approach is always loved for feeding)
We have a mentor program with paired evaluations for all employees for training to expand clinical skills in a variety of areas including infants, executive functioning, reflexes, and much more
All clinicians are provided one on one training to help develop their skills with their department supervisor.
We offer paid time off, sick days, and personal days
We offer paid holidays
All Employees receive paid daily documentation time and Admin Time DAILY to prepare and document in addition to typical down time in the caseload.
We provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement with a personalized training track to grow your skills in desired areas.
Our therapy team meets weekly to discuss clients therapy and learn new strategies, develop treatment plans for each family, and have team building.
The office closes weekly to meet as a team for collaborating, team building, and preparations for caseloads
We love themes and enjoy many spirit weeks like book character day, OT month, and games for the employees to have fun as a team with their kiddos
This position is a full time position . This position is Monday-Thursday 8-6 pm and always a 3 day weekend!
Job responsibilities include daily treatment notes, administering evaluations, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with other professionals to provide a multi disciplinary approach of therapy for families.
Only applications on indeed will be reviewed.
We look forward to meeting you!
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Mentorship provided
Holiday Pay
PTO
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Liability insurance provided by clinic
CEU reimbursement
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in occupational therapist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee occupational therapist license issued by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
- Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant practice setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an occupational therapist in Tennessee?
To practice as an occupational therapist in Tennessee, you must hold an active license issued by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy. That requires completing an accredited master's or doctoral program in occupational therapy, completing the required fieldwork hours, and passing the NBCOT certification exam. Once those are complete, you apply to the Board for licensure. Tennessee also participates in the OT Licensure Compact, which can simplify the process for applicants already licensed in a Compact member state.
How much do occupational therapists make in Tennessee?
Occupational therapists in Tennessee earn a median of about $97,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,520 for the lowest 10% to over $119,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire occupational therapists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring occupational therapists in Tennessee right now include Broad River Rehab, Optum, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's large integrated health systems, school districts, and rehabilitation networks are consistently among the most active sources of occupational therapist openings across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most occupational therapist jobs?
Nashville, Columbia, and Memphis have the most occupational therapist openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads due to its concentration of major hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and corporate healthcare headquarters, while Memphis is driven by its large academic medical centers and pediatric networks, and Knoxville reflects strong regional health system demand anchored by institutions like the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Are there remote occupational therapist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Occupational therapy is a hands-on clinical discipline, so the vast majority of roles require on-site patient care. About 0% of occupational therapist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be conducted remotely are telehealth consultations, documentation, and care coordination functions within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as an occupational therapist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or entry-level staff positions at Tennessee's large health systems, which regularly recruit directly from accredited OT programs. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Erlanger Health System, and regional rehabilitation networks in Nashville and Memphis run structured onboarding for new graduates. Completing fieldwork rotations at Tennessee facilities strengthens your candidacy significantly, as does holding current NBCOT certification and a Tennessee license at the time of application. Adjacent roles such as occupational therapy assistant or rehabilitation aide can also open the door to advancement.
Where can I find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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