Occupational Therapist (Outpatient - Certified Hand Therapist/CHT Required)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northside Hospital Inc. in Georgia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to develop and administer therapy programs for patients across age groups, including neonates to geriatrics. The role emphasizes patient and family education and collaboration with the care team.

Required qualifications include a B.S. in Occupational Therapy, GA OT licensure, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of licensed clinical experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board.
• CPR certification for all age groups.
• Minimum 2 years of licensed clinical experience.
• Internal candidate must meet PE goals with no disciplinary action.
• Preferred: knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and related regulations.

Responsabilités

• Develops and administers occupational therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients across age groups.
• Provides patient and family education and maintains courteous, professional communication.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based care.

Connaissances

CPR Certification

Patient Education

Communication

Formation

B.S. in Occupational Therapy

Georgia OT License

Description du poste

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:

8a - 6:30p which may vary based on dep needs