Certified Hand Therapist (Outpatient)

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 include program development, improvement and promotion within specialty area.  Serves as a liaison for medical staff within specialty area.  Ensures the standard of care within specialty area is current throughout all Rehabilitation locations at Northside Hospital.  Assists leadership to ensure standardization and efficiency within specialty area.

REQUIRED

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist from the Georgia State Board of the appropriate discipline.
• For Physical, Occupational,
  • Current Advanced Board Certification in a specialty area recognized by a national accreditation body (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, American Occupational Therapy Association) in specific discipline. (See Section of Recognized Board Certifications)
  • OR
  • Current Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) recognized by the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
  • OR
  • Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification recognized by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Two (2) years’ experience in the practice of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy.
• Must be certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups.
• Internal candidate must attain 3.25 Performance Evaluation (prior year) and no disciplinary action within the last 12 months.