Physical Therapist (Acute)

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop and administer physical therapy programs for inpatient and outpatient populations. The role requires GA state licensure and BLS certification, with a focus on compassionate patient education and coordinated care within the rehabilitation team.

The position entails collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, delivering evidence-based therapies, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers physical therapy programs and treatments for inpatients and outpatients across age groups.
• Educates patients and families and provides quality customer service in interactions with medical staff and others.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist license (GA)

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:

8AM-6:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes