Occupational Therapist (Acute)

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.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers occupational 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 in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

 

Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

8:30am-5PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes