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Resurgens Orthopaedics
Decatur, Georgia

Occupational Therapist - Windy Hill/Decatur

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Transform Lives Through Movement — Join Resurgens Orthopaedics as an Occupational Therapist! At Resurgens, we’re redefining musculoskeletal care with a patient-first approach and a culture built on collaboration, growth, and purpose. As an Occupational Therapist on our team, you’ll do more than treat injuries — you’ll help people move better, recover faster, and live pain-free. This opportunity requires travel to Windy Hill and Decatur Resurgens clinics.

Why Choose Resurgens?

Culture That Supports You Work in a collaborative environment where innovation, compassion, and continuous learning are part of everyday practice. Your voice matters here.

Career Growth Built In Access mentorship programs, leadership development, and advanced tools to help you grow professionally and personally.

Purpose-Driven Work Every patient interaction is an opportunity to make a real impact. We prioritize outcomes that matter most to patients.

  • Competitive Pay + Sign-On Bonus Market-leading compensation with bonus opportunities at select locations.
  • Benefits Designed for Life
  • Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
  • Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, disability, life & AD&D, legal assistance, and more
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges

Generous Paid Time Off

  • Up to 4 weeks annually (with increases based on tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
  • What You’ll Do
  • Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
  • Evaluate and assess patient needs, with a focus on upper extremity function
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function
  • Fabricate custom splints as needed and collaborate with physicians to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and home programs
  • Collaborate with physicians and care teams for comprehensive care
  • Stay current with advancements in occupational therapy
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Georgia State OT License
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Orthopedic and/or upper extremity experience preferred
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re starting your career or taking the next step, Resurgens offers the environment, support, and purpose to help you thrive. Apply today and join a team that moves people forward. #RES

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans focusing on upper extremity function and mobility. Collaborate with physicians to fabricate custom splints and educate patients on rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a Georgia State OT License and CPR/BLS certification. Experience in orthopedics or upper extremity care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Custom Splint FabricationPatient AssessmentPatient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (81 salary observations; 776 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Windy Hill/Decatur at Resurgens Orthopaedics a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 33 employers

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$110k-130k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,739/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Resurgens Orthopaedics

Hospitals and Health Care
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance (PPO, HDHP, Surest)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contributions
HSA/FSA
Disability Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance