Physical Therapist 1 or 2

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years old within established standards. You will work as part of the rehabilitation team, supporting safe patient care and education for families.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing care plans, documenting thoroughly, and guiding assistants. A Georgia PT license and BLS are required; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pediatric theory relevant to practice in paediatric rehab.
• Excellent oral and written communication for patient education.
• Positive interpersonal skills in an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and meets established standards.
• Develops and implements evidence-based care plans to achieve outcomes.
• Completes documentation per departmental standards in a timely manner.
• Involves caregivers with education tailored to learning needs.
• Oversees Physical Therapist Assistants and rehab aides as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate competencies across all age groups.
• Supports accreditation readiness and participates in program development.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care as needed.

Skills

Pediatric physical therapy

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Accredited PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patient’s newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for physical therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric or related physical therapy

Education

• Bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited school

Certification Summary

• Georgia physical therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of pediatric/sports theory and practice (as applicable)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops appropriate plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in evidenced base practice so that functional outcomes are achieved.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involves the patient’s caregivers in their care, offering effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of both the patient and their caregivers.
• Provides clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-18 years), AD = Adult (greater than 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1605 Chantilly Dr NE

Job Family

Rehab