Pediatric Physical Therapist - Care & Education Lead

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide high-quality care for patients from newborn to 20 years old within scope and standards. You’ll function as part of the rehabilitation team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and implementing evidence-based treatments, and documenting thoroughly. Georgia licensure and BLS are required; travel to clinical locations may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
• Georgia physical therapy license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidence-based practice.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involves the patient’s caregivers in their care, offering education and tailored documentation.
• Provides clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies from Neonate to Adolescent as applicable.
• Participates in maintaining accreditation readiness and program development.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care per census, program development, or contract obligations.

Skills

Pediatric PT knowledge

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide high-quality care for patients from newborn to 20 years old within scope and standards. You’ll function as part of the rehabilitation team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and implementing evidence-based treatments, and documenting thoroughly. Georgia licensure and BLS are required; travel to clinical locations may be needed.