Physical Therapist (Acute)

Northside Hospital Inc.•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing organization. We are constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities, which creates even more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside. Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team? Northside supports our employees’ professional and personal growth by offering advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement (available upon hire), and staff career advancement levels programs. We foster an environment that promotes work/life balance, embraces diversity, and cares about our employees. We are a highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department. Our team consists of compassionate, dedicated, and innovative professionals focused on providing evidence-based care. We have a supportive leadership team that encourages personal growth and development, and strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. We are strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives. Our focus is on service excellence and providing expert-level care to our patients. We have seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications and specialty training. Residency and enrichment programs are underway, with more to come. Our team also boasts significant longevity, with many celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience

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.