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Physiotherapy Associates
Atlanta, Georgia

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
  • Location: 855 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1B, Viewpoint Atlanta, GA 30308
  • Schedule: PRN, we are open Mon - Fri
  • Salary: $50-$55/hour pending experience

Our Physio outpatient orthopedic team is seeking a Per Diem occupational therapist/hand therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.

We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Hand TherapyClinical ExpertiseTreatment PlanningPatient Goal SettingSupervisionOrthopedic Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Per Diem at Physiotherapy Associates a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,123 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

8
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
1
$127k
3
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
23%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74-$93.75/hr
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#4

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$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 Physiotherapy Associates

Medical Practices
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship and collaborative approach to care
New graduates welcome