Physical Therapist (Acute)

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development support

Work–life balance

Job summary

Northside Hospital's Rehabilitation Team is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist in Georgia. You will develop and administer physical therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients across neonate to geriatric populations, guided by clinical competency.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to a culture of evidence-based care and service excellence. A BS or higher in PT and GA licensure are required, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Georgia State Board.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers physical therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients across age groups.
• Provides patient and family education and communicates with medical staff to ensure quality care.
• Maintains compassionate, patient-focused service and adheres to professional standards.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Georgia licensure as Physical Therapist

Job description

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 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

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.

We embrace diversity.

REQUIRED

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

PREFERRED

1. Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience