Occupational Therapy Aide (Acute - PRN)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking an Occupational Therapy Aide to support rehabilitation services for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. You will prepare treatment areas, assist with equipment, and help maintain stock to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS; one year of OT Aide experience is preferred. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weekend requirements; join a team focused on compassionate, evidence-based care and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Aide (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff during patient care activities in rehabilitation procedures and treatments.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Assists clinical staff during patient care activities in the administration of rehabilitative procedures and treatments of various types of geriatric, adult, adolescent, patients served by this department/hospital. Duties include: preparation/restoration of treatment areas, patients and equipment; maintaining adequate supply levels through inventory monitoring and ordering, checking equipment used for safety standards and other duties as assigned. The duties of this position require 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED

• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Aide.

Work Hours

8AM-4:30PM

Weekend Requirements

Yes