Occupational Therapist Jobs in Cartersville, GA

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 21 days ago

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Marietta, GA....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 29 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications: Education Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy Required New Graduates of Occupational Therapy program eligible Licenses and Certifications Current GA License as Occupational Therapist...

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Occupational Therapist

  • EDU Healthcare
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 3 days ago

EDU Healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist for our school-based assignments in Canton, GA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from ACOTE accredited university....

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,451 per week

  • Bestica
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 7 days ago

*** Schedule 830a-5p Varies 13 weeks 734C Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist ***NEW***Min of 15-18 months of recent experience within specialty....

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,400 per week

  • Voca Healthcare
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Canton, GA (19 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Description Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Canton, Georgia....

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OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health

  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA
  • 14 days ago

Benefits may vary by employment status Responsibilities As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, You will: Perform occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders...

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Part Time

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Calhoun, GA (21 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA (21 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc....

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Occupational Therapist / PRN

  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • Powder Springs, GA (22 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Powder Springs, GA (22 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 18 days ago

Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing Current CPR Certification...

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Travel Occupational Therapist

  • Soliant Health
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 18 days ago

As a travel Occupational Therapist in a hospital setting, you'll gain fresh perspectives by observing and participating in diverse care processes, and you'll see firsthand how leadership approaches...

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Occupational Therapist PRN Home Health

  • Advent Health
  • Calhoun, GA (21 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA (21 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 20 days ago

Education: Master's [Preferred] Field of Study: in Occupational Therapy Work Experience: 1+ clinical experience as an occupational therapist in an acute or rehab setting [Required] 1+ of clinical experience...

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Travel Occupational Therapist Marietta, Georgia

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (23 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 20 days ago

Taking on a travel therapy assignment in Marietta means gaining valuable exposure to varied treatment techniques and evidence-based occupational therapy practices....

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PRN Occupational Therapist- Acute

  • AdventHealth
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 22 days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required Occupational Therapist (OT) Required OR Occupational Therapist - Temporary Required Physical Requirements: (Please click the...

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Occupational Therapist- Acute

  • AdventHealth
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 22 days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required Occupational Therapist (OT) Required OR Occupational Therapist - Temporary Required Physical Requirements: (Please click the...

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PRN Occupational Therapist (Evergreen)

  • Atrium Health
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 23 days ago

Back to Search Results PRN Occupational Therapist (Evergreen) Rome, GA, United States Job ID: R187566 Shift: 1st Share: mail Share on Facebookshare to facebook Tweetshare to twitter Share on LinkedInshare...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Atrium Health
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rome, GA (20 miles from Cartersville, GA)
  • 25 days ago

Back to Search Results Occupational Therapist Rome, GA, United States Job ID: R238564 Shift: Various Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on Facebookshare to facebook Tweetshare to twitter Share on LinkedInshare...

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Demographic Data for Cartersville, GA

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Cartersville, GA

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Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Cartersville, GA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Cartersville, GA
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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