Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Folkston Parke and Rehab Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our in-house therapy team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, with experience in geriatrics. New Grad Friendly!

This role involves developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients, focusing on enhancing their ability to perform daily activities. The Occupational Therapist will work in the SNF setting, providing support for individuals with various needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical and mental health to determine their needs and develop appropriate care plans.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions aimed at improving patients' functional abilities.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and strategies for daily living.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.

Requirements

  • A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Valid state licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and occupational therapy principles.
  • Familiarity with developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Ability to assist patients effectively while demonstrating empathy and patience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing exceptional occupational therapy services!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Care PlanningPatient Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (105 salary observations; 918 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $83k–$130k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Georgia vs national$97k median in Georgia$97k nationally (about the same)105 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Georgia277 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - PRN at Folkston Park Care & Rehab 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 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 28 employers
5
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67-$73/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Folkston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Median resident rent
$495/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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