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Calhoun, Georgia

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Occupational Therapy AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40/hr

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Job Description

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants in Calhoun, GA who are ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Advent Health-Gordon to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace four years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

Hospital/Clinic Address: 1035 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701

  • PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

  • Graduate ACOTE approved occupational therapy assistant program
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

Pay Range: $40/an hour (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will prepare equipment for treatment and assist the Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with patients, families, and the broader hospital team to support functional goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careEquipment preparationRelationship buildingClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Georgia283 active8,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,617 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% 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.

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends
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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
Structured mentoring and quarterly continuing education through MedBridge
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees

Living in Calhoun

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.