Physical Therapist 1 or 2-Scottish-Rite (Sun-Thu)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Physical Therapist to join its pediatric rehab team. Provides age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years, collaborates with a multidisciplinary group, and adheres to established standards and safety.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and implementing treatment, documenting progress, educating families, supervising assistants, and supporting accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
• Current Georgia PT license or eligibility to obtain one.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops care plans and implements evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes.
• Completes documentation per departmental standards.
• Involves caregivers with tailored education.
• Provides clinical oversight to PTAs, aides, and students.
• Travels to clinical locations as needed.
• Supports accreditation readiness and quality initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric/sports theory

Excellent communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Georgia physical therapy license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

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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.

Physical Therapist 1 Experience

• No minimum experience required

Physical Therapist 2 Experience

• 2 years of experience in pediatric/age-appropriate or related physical therapy
• Meets requirement of Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II

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

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Rehab