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Pruitt Health
Athens, Georgia

Occupational Therapist SNF Athens

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $130,000

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: [Insert Location]
  • Schedule: [Insert Schedule]
  • Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually
  • Company: PruittHealth
  • Up to $___ Stay and Earn Sign on Bonus

Join PruittHealth as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and help patients regain independence, improve daily living skills, and maximize their quality of life.

As a leading provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while creating a supportive environment where our professionals can thrive.

This role offers competitive compensation up to $130,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence.

Why Join PruittHealth?

  • Advanced Pay Option
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Paid Orientation & Training Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Develop treatment plans that enhance independence and functional performance.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
  • Address cognitive, physical, and sensory limitations impacting daily function.
  • Document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on functional strategies for success.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • NBCOT certification preferred.
  • Experience in rehabilitation, SNF, home health, or post-acute care preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

Ready to advance your career? Apply today and start your journey with PruittHealth.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningAdaptive equipment recommendationEnvironmental modificationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (115 salary observations; 736 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 41% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

10
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,607/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pruitt Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Advanced Pay Option
Annual Merit Increases
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Orientation & Training Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Career Growth Opportunities
Stay and Earn Sign on Bonus