Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Tennessee post a median of $45 an hour, the middle half $43.75–$50.18, across 11 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Tennessee earn a median of $46.97 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Tennessee issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Tennessee license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Tennessee license, apply to the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($135, by its own page): what Tennessee asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Tennessee requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist, from the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Applicants by reciprocity show current licensure or certification elsewhere with qualifications that meet or exceed Tennessee's, and have their graduate transcript, licensure verifications from every state and NBCOT exam results sent directly to the Board. They also submit a passport-style photo and a criminal background check from the Board's vendor (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1150-02-.05(2)).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years; renewal requires 24 continued competence credits in the prior 24 months, including 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour on Tennessee's occupational therapy law and rules (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1150-02-.12).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Tennessee · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Andersonville, TN!
Job Position: Occupational Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: PRN
Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Job Functions
- Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
- Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
- Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
- Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Benefits
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Growth opportunities from within
*Benefits based on Full Time Status
From Evolve Therapy Services's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Evolve Therapy Services
Evolve Therapy Services hires therapists and front-office staff in 27 states.
Hires in 28 statesPay on its listings: 45.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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