Physical Therapist (Acute - PRN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support for advanced certification and specialty training

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement programs

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Physical Therapist to develop and administer therapy programs for diverse age groups, including pediatric and geriatric patients. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed by the Georgia State Board. Familiarity with American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required. The role also involves patient and family education to ensure quality service. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and community service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques required.
• Ability to work with diverse age populations from neonate to geriatric.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer physical therapy programs for various populations.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Exercise courtesy and patience in customer service.

Skills

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience

Work Hours:

8AM- 4:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes