No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$97k (median of 112 jobs)

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Shepherd Center
Atlanta, Georgia

PRN Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 15 days ago

About the Role

PRN occupational therapist for inpatient spinal cord injury rehab at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Flexible per diem schedule.

Join Shepherd Center as a PRN Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehab in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Strong relationships with co-workers
  • Strong support from leadership
  • Fun activities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Shepherd Center as a PRN Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to help them regain or maintain daily functional skills. They collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment programs and ensure safe discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and possess a valid license to practice in the state of Georgia. A BLS certification is required, and two years of recent clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningSpinal cord injury rehabilitationBrain injury rehabilitationGoal attainment scalingDischarge planningDME recommendationsEvidence-based practiceTime managementCritical thinkingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationDocumentationBLS certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Shepherd Center

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

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Strong relationships with co-workers
Strong support from leadership
Fun activities