Acute Care Hospital Occupational Therapist

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC seeks an Acute Care Occupational Therapist for a hospital-based role in Atlanta, GA. Join a non-profit Level I Trauma and academic medical center delivering high-acuity care and patient education.

You'll undergo an 8-week onboarding with a senior preceptor, with M-F 8-5 scheduling, limited weekend coverage (about 1 in 8). A $6,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered, plus PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active or pending Georgia OT license
• Acute care experience preferred, but strong new grads will be considered
• Team player who adapts well to changing caseloads
• Servant-leader mindset

Responsibilities

• Carry a high-acuity caseload in ICU, trauma, stroke, and post-op patients.
• Participate in 8-week onboarding with a senior preceptor and structured mentorship.
• Provide patient education and family communication as a priority.
• Weekend coverage kept to approximately 1 in 8.

Skills

Team player

Servant-leader mindset

Adaptability

Active Georgia OT license/eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Acute Care Occupational Therapist – Hospital-Based | Atlanta GA | Level I Trauma | $6K Sign-On

Position Highlights

• Acute care OT at a non-profit Level I Trauma and academic medical center (Atlanta GA)


• Acute experience preferred, strong new grads considered


• High-acuity caseload: ICU, severe trauma, stroke, complex post-op


• $6,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance


• PSLF eligible


• Patient-centered model, ~7-8 patients/day, treatment times not hard-capped


• 8-week onboarding with a senior preceptor, M-F 8-5, only 1-in-8 weekends, 22 days PTO

About the Role

Our ideal candidate has the heart of a servant leader and a passion for patient-centered care. We’re not looking for someone after their next "job," but someone who wants to invest in their career and help patients understand what's happened to their bodies through their injury or condition. Patient education is the number one priority. You'll carry a high-acuity caseload at a Level I Trauma and academic medical center, with an 8-week structured onboarding paired with a senior preceptor, and a well-staffed PRN pool that keeps weekend coverage to roughly 1 in 8.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from an accredited program


• Active or pending Georgia OT license


• Acute care experience preferred, but strong new grads will be considered


• Team player who adapts well to changing caseloads


• Servant-leader mindset