In a school occupational therapist job in Georgia, you play a significant role in the daily lives of students with mental, developmental or emotional impairments. Your expertise empowers them to participate alongside their peers and be successful both in and out of the classroom.
We recognize the quality of care and support that professionals provide through Georgia occupational therapist jobs in schools. To show our appreciation, ProCare Therapy helps you find the best school occupational therapist job in Georgia for you.
Our appreciation doesn’t stop there, as we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and ongoing career support. Explore our openings today, including Georgia school occupational therapist assistant (COTA) jobs and traveling occupational therapist jobs throughout Georgia.
A Georgia school occupational therapy assistant job (COTA) or school occupational therapist job asks you to support and help students socially and academically. Some responsibilities of a Georgia occupational therapist job in schools include providing assessments and evaluations, demonstrating care and compassion and facilitating activities that support sensory, physical and cognitive skills.
You will need to have a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and specific state licensing to qualify for school occupational therapist jobs in Georgia. In addition, you need to pass the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) to become licensed.
For school occupational therapist assistant jobs in Georgia, you will need to receive an associate’s degree from an accredited program before taking the NBCOT exam. After you receive licensure from the state, you can practice inside Georgia schools alongside an occupational therapist.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for Georgia occupational therapist jobs is $95,060. The annual mean wage for Georgia occupational assistant therapist jobs is $69,390.
There will be significant employment growth for both occupational therapist jobs and COTA jobs in Georgia. Between 2020 and 2030, employment in Georgia occupational therapist jobs is expected to increase by 29.8%. Georgia occupational therapy assistant jobs are expected to grow by 63.9%.
Are you ready to take on a deeply rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact on your students? Explore Georgia occupational therapist jobs in schools today! Browse available openings with ProCare Therapy below, including Georgia school occupational therapist part-time jobs and traveling occupational therapist jobs in Georgia!