Northside Forsyth Rehab – OTCOTA December 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 Georgias 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 full-time opportunities as openings become available.

For OT Applicants (Occupational Therapist I)

Required:
Bachelors 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

For COTA Applicants (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Required:
Associates 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:

• Bachelors Masters 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.