Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a qualified therapist to provide essential care and support to patients across all ages in Gainesville, Georgia. Key responsibilities include developing care plans based on medical findings, providing cost-effective care, and effectively communicating with medical teams and patients. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Georgia Board license. Join NGHS and be part of a dedicated team focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current license holder of the Georgia Board.
• Graduate of an approved school for Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred: One year internship.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective, high-quality care to patients.
• Establishes and evaluates plans of care as per medical findings.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service.
• Completes additional duties assigned by the Manager timely.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

About the Role

Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS’ programs to help restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and help the patient reach maximum performance and reintegrate into society while learning to live within their capabilities. The therapist provides care that meets the developmental needs of patients across the lifespan, serving children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric age groups. Clinical duties are performed in accordance with population‑specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board.
• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree; graduate of an approved school for Occupational Therapy.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: One year internship.

Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span.

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides cost‑effective, high‑quality care to patients served. Establishes a plan of care consistent with medical findings and physician orders, evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients timely, and documents treatment procedures in compliance with professional standards and third‑party payor guidelines.
• Contributes to department operations, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly productivity standards and demonstrating time‑management and organizational skills to minimize patient waiting time and improve efficiency. Peer, physician, and patient feedback is positive.
• Communicates effectively, demonstrates good customer‑service and interpersonal skills, initiates positive communication with medical and department staff, resolves conflicts and scheduling problems proactively, and exhibits effective teamwork with interdisciplinary teams.
• Completes other duties and assignments assigned by the Manager in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, frequently 31–65% of time.
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, frequently 31–65% of time.
• Vision: Moderate, frequently 31–65% of time.
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0–30%.
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31–65%.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31–65%.
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0–30%.
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.

Working at NGHS

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.