Physical Therapist-CIRU & Robotics Float

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; 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

Work Shift

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Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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.

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