Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat inpatients and outpatients across age groups from neonate to geriatric, delivering evidence-based care and promoting patient education.

Responsibilities include developing and administering PT programs, collaborating with physicians and care teams, and ensuring compassionate, quality service. A Bachelor's or higher in Physical Therapy is required with GA licensure and BLS.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to provide evidence-based therapies and continuity of care.

Education

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

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:

8:00-4:30