Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Stockbridge, GA

Job Description

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Rate: Up to $2275.00 weekly

Location: Stockbridge, GA

Day (8H)

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient experience required.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with upper extremity rehab, post-operative therapy, or neuro outpatient caseloads.
• Certification in specialized treatment techniques (e.g., Lymphedema, Hand Therapy, NDT) is a plus.

Experience

• Previous experience occupational therapy setting is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must hold a valid state license to practice occupational therapy
• AHA BLS certification required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve function, mobility, strength, coordination, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient's goals and diagnosis.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and techniques to support independence and safety.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, PTs, SLPs, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain a safe and supportive treatment environment and adhere to all safety and infection control protocols.
• Participate in team meetings, ongoing professional development, and performance improvement initiatives.
  

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient rehabilitation team in Stockbridge, GA. The OT will provide individualized treatment to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional needs. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.