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Duluth, Georgia

Occupational Therapist / Outpatient / Part Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$39.31-$46.73/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Description

Job Description

Assists in coordinating and managing the daily activities of the discipline specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services. Participates in direct and consultative patient care. Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.

Maintains a high level of proficiency in the technical skills required for managing patient care. Communicates regularly with members of patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.

Assists with inventory control and identifies the need for purchasing supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of commonly used materials. Identifies department specific needs/equipment for inclusion in budget(s). Provides input to departmental short and long term goals and objectives.

Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an on-going basis. Communicates policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Assists with staff management and employee performance.

Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring staff. Assists in the maintenance of discipline specific records pertaining to continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations and quality improvement.

Serves as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of the specific discipline. Assists in interpreting the applicable policies. Assists with the coordination of student activities.

Participates in research activities being conducted within the organization. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program. Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia. Must have and maintain NBCOT certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist coordinates daily activities for discipline-specific staff and students while ensuring high-quality patient care delivery. They also participate in direct patient treatment, manage departmental inventory, and contribute to the development of departmental goals and policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program and possess a valid Georgia state license. Additionally, current NBCOT certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

BudgetingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary communicationStudent supervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (108 salary observations; 908 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Georgia vs national$97k median in Georgia$97k nationally (about the same)108 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Georgia276 active9,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 73% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentGeorgia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment298 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
9
<$115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
CME allowance
89%
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Emory Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$374k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.