Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute)
Company: Northside Hospital
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Performs physical therapy programs and treatments as
directed by the physical therapist for inpatient & outpatient
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Provides
employee and patient educational programs as directed. 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. REQUIRED: 1. Associate's degree
as a Physical Therapist Assistant. 2. Technical training in the use
of physical therapy equipment used in the inpatient & outpatient
settings. 3. Current certification in cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) for all age groups. 4. Must have 2 years of
licensed clinical experience. 5. Internal candidate must attain
3.25 PE (prior year) and no disciplinary action on file. PREFERRED:
Has current knowledge of orthopedics, neurology, and
medical/surgical problems associated with the pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Keywords: Northside Hospital, Atlanta , Physical Therapy Assistant (Acute), Healthcare , Atlanta, Georgia
