Physical Therapist

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Team. You will deliver evidence-based PT services to inpatient and outpatient populations, ensuring high-quality patient care and education.

Required: Georgia PT license, BLS, and a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Two years of licensed clinical experience is preferred. Work hours are 10:30AM–7:00PM including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
• Current Georgia PT license.
• BLS certification with ACLS not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers physical therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Educates patients and families and provides quality customer service.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Georgia PT license

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 physical 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

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

PREFERRED

• Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience

Work Hours:

10:30AM-7:00PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes