Physical Therapist

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Babies Can't Wait Program seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist in Georgia to support the health of infants and toddlers. Join a team committed to improving quality of life through intervention programs, ensuring that families receive the best care and support. Candidates must have a Doctorate in physical therapy and be eligible for licensure in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Experience in early intervention programs with children aged 0-3.
• Working with children with disabilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy services for infants and toddlers.
• Evaluate and assess children in the program.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment tools

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Family-centered approach

Bilingual proficiency (Spanish)

Education

Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy

Eligible for Georgia licensure

Job description

Full-Time Salary Range: $50,982.94 - $81,955.29Part-Time Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00

The Babies Can't Wait Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-timeposition of Physical Therapist.

As a Physical Therapist with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers in the Babies Can’t Wait program across multiple counties within the Southeast Health District. This involves implementing physical therapy services to maximize the child’s independent functioning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and coaching staff and family members on supportive strategies within home and community settings. The therapist adapts materials and environments to enhance the child’s participation in daily activities, maintains progress documentation in accordance with Medicaid guidelines, and participates in research while providing care coordination for families.

Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in early intervention programs with children aged 0-3 and working with children with disabilities. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, proficiency with clinical assessment tools, a family-centered approach, and strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is a plus for serving diverse populations.

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.

A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health Districtaccepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee ofSEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

SEHDis an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable.
TheSEHDmay contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required. Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigationisrequired.