Lifespan Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Team Care

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy across pediatric to geriatric populations in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes functional restoration, discharge planning, and adherence to patient safety goals within NGHS programs.

The successful candidate will hold a Georgia Board license, have a bachelor’s degree, and graduate from an approved OT program.

Qualifications

• Current license with Georgia Board.
• Bachelor's degree from OT program; graduate of approved school for Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective, high-quality therapy with an individualized plan of care.
• Evaluates, monitors, and reassesses patients regularly with proper documentation.
• Coordinates patient care with the team and follows department guidelines and third-party payor rules.
• Contributes to discharge planning and utilization of outside resources.
• Maintains productivity and communicates professionally with staff at all times.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy across pediatric to geriatric populations in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes functional restoration, discharge planning, and adherence to patient safety goals within NGHS programs.

The successful candidate will hold a Georgia Board license, have a bachelor’s degree, and graduate from an approved OT program.