Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to develop and administer therapy programs for diverse patient populations. Responsibilities include providing quality customer service, patient and family education, and treating inpatients and outpatients across age groups. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and BLS certification. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work on weekends. Join a growing healthcare team in Cumming, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer occupational therapy programs and treatments for various age groups.
• Provide patient and family education.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Two years of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist

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.

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

• KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
• Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Work Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Weekend Requirements

Yes