Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Acute Care Occupational Therapist | Hospital-Based | Valdosta GA | $10K Sign-On + PSLF

Position Highlights

• Acute care OT at a non-profit Level II Trauma hospital (Valdosta GA)
• New grads welcomed with structured onboarding and mentorship
• Full acute mix: ICU, stroke, trauma, neuro, post-surgical
• $10,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
• PSLF eligible
• ~11 patients/day, no rigid productivity quotas
• M-F days, minimal weekends, 23 days PTO

About the Role
A non-profit hospital system in the Valdosta area is hiring a full-time acute care OT. You'll see real clinical variety across the ICU, stroke, trauma, and post-surgical units at a Level II Trauma center, with a patient-first pace and leadership that invests in your growth. Cross-training is encouraged to build a versatile hospital skillset, and structured new-grad onboarding with dedicated mentorship makes for a smooth transition into acute. CEU support and clear internal growth pathways round it out.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MOT or OTD from an accredited program, licensed or license-eligible in Georgia
• New grads and experienced OTs welcome
• Team-first communicator with a passion for hospital-based care
• Evidence-informed, patient-centered approach

About Valdosta, GA: A South Georgia college town with a low cost of living, easy drive to Tallahassee (~75 min) and Jacksonville (~2 hrs), and a relaxed pace with Southern charm.

ABOUT US
Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most before recommending any opportunity. Browse current positions at NealyPierce.com/Job or email jobs@np-hc.com.