Occupational Therapist (Acute - PRN)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support for advanced certification and training

Tuition reimbursement

Work/life balance initiatives

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves developing and administering therapy programs for diverse patient age groups, ensuring quality customer service and patient education. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and Georgia state licensure are required, along with BLS certification. Preferred candidates will have one year of prior experience. The position offers work hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and has weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One year of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers occupational therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Educates patients and families while providing quality customer service.

Skills

Patient and family education

Evidence-based care

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree 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

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

• One (1) year of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Work Hours

8AM-4:30PM

Weekend Requirements

Yes