Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to develop and administer therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients across age groups from neonate to geriatric. The role emphasizes education, patient interaction, and quality customer service within a collaborative rehab team.

Requirements include a B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Georgia licensure, CPR certification for all ages, and at least two years of licensed clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• CPR certification for all age groups is required.
• Prefer candidates with additional professional certifications or specialty training.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers occupational therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients across defined age groups.
• Educates patients and families while maintaining a high level of customer service and collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Licensed Clinician

Professional Certification

Education

B.S. in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team?

• Northside supports our employees' professional and personal growth.
• Offers advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement. Available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement levels programs.
• Fosters an environment that promotes work/life balance. We embrace diversity. We care about you.

• Highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department.
• Compassionate, dedicated, innovative team of highly specialized professional staff with a focus on providing evidence based care
• Supportive leadership team encouraging personal growth and development.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives.
• Focus on service excellence and providing expert level care to our patients.

• Seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications & specialty training.
• Residency and enrichment programs underway with other key residency programs to come
• Longevity within our team, often celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service

Responsibilities

Develops and administers occupational therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients of age groups defined by clinical competency which may include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. B. S. Degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy.

2. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy 3. Must be certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups.

4. Must have 2 years of licensed clinical experience.

5. Internal candidate must attain 3.25 PE (prior year), no disciplinary action on file, and no red rule violation.

PREFERRED:1. Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other government regulations.

Work Hours:

8:30AM-5:00pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes