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Occupational Therapy

Ethica HealthPart timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night

Open in 5 locations

Ethica Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Georgia post a median of $47.63 an hour, the middle half $47–$60.50, across 30 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Georgia earn a median of $50.01 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).

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Licensed in another state?

Georgia is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Georgia license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Georgia license, apply to the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement: what Georgia asks. Every state's OT Compact status.

What Georgia requires of an occupational therapist

Occupational Therapist License, from the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.

  • A passing score on the NBCOT examination (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 671-3-.03), three references on Board forms including one from a licensed or certified occupational therapy practitioner (671-3-.02), and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence (671-3-.01). The statute also requires satisfactory results from a GCIC and FBI fingerprint record check (O.C.G.A. 43-28-9).
  • Staying active: Licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years and renew every two years with at least 24 continuing education hours, including at least 12 on direct patient care through live or real-time courses and 2 on ethics (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 671-3-.08).

Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Georgia · Every state's rule

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  • 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%

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About the job

Join us at

Winthrop Health & Rehab

  • a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism or advice from others.
  • Supports activities as introduced by skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services.
  • Demonstrates superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
  • Utilizes continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
  • Provides adequate supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistants as defined in the Georgia Occupational Therapy board rules.
  • Provides ongoing collaboration with the Rehabilitation Director and other disciplines to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management.
  • Maintains state of the art body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
  • Effectively demonstrates safe working practices.
  • Reports for scheduled work periods on time.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor.
  • Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
  • Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
  • Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to provide treatments which meet patient needs, including use of current treatment knowledge in accordance with Rehabilitation Services guidelines and Skilled Nursing Facility and/or Home Health Reference guide.
  • Able to demonstrate Rehabilitation Services inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management utilizing evidenced based clinical practice.
  • Able to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements.
  • Able to aid in building / maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation by contributing as a professional member of staff while upholding the core values: Integrity, Novelty, Trust, Excellence, Goal Driven, Respect and Attitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At minimum, possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Possess a current, unencumbered, license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia.
  • Prefer two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Please see minimum qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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About Ethica Health

Ethica Health operates 50 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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