Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition & loan assistance; 401(k) with

Wellness programs & gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for PRN coverage. You will deliver occupational therapy services, evaluate patient needs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help patients achieve functional goals.

The role emphasizes applying current best practices, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing care planning to optimize outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Tennessee OT license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification required (available upon hire).
• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients.
• Assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient goals.
• Document progress and outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

OTD or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Occupational Therapist

PRN

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should hold a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Tennessee and have a bachelor's degree.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required (Available Upon Hire)
• Master's or Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree preferred

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employmentLifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.