Northside Forsyth Rehab - OT​/COTA Graduates

Northside Hospital Forsyth Rehab is opening an early application pipeline for December 2025 OT and COTA graduates interested in joining our high-performing therapy team. As one of Georgia’s most respected and rapidly growing healthcare systems, Northside offers a supportive environment where new graduates can build a strong clinical foundation from day one.

Why choose Northside Forsyth Rehab:

• True 1:1 patient care model
• Strong mentorship and structured onboarding for new graduates
• Support for advanced certifications, specialty training, and tuition reimbursement
• Collaborative therapy culture with a compassionate, seasoned team
• Exposure to multiple settings:
  Acute Care, Outpatient, Ortho/Hand, Lymphedema
• Supportive leadership encouraging career growth and work/life balance
• Deep commitment to our community through education, outreach, and service initiatives

Applicants will be screened and categorized by eligibility (OT or COTA) and provided priority consideration for 2025–2026 full-time opportunities as openings become available.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Previous patient care experience

Required:

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Previous patient care experience

For OT Applicants:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Less than 1 year experience (new grads welcome)
• Eligible for Georgia OT licensure

For COTA Applicants:

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program (required)
• Eligible for Georgia COTA licensure
• Less than 1 year experience (new grads welcome)

Both groups must meet Northside Hospital onboarding, background, and credentialing requirements.