Physical Therapist-PRN

choa; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 within the pediatric scope. You will work as part of a rehabilitation team, supporting safe patient care and a culture that puts patients first.

The role requires pediatric PT expertise, state licensure in Georgia, and BLS certification within 30 days. Travel to clinical locations may be required; comprehensive documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Georgia physical therapy license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in pediatric PT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops plan of care and implements effective treatment interventions.
• Completes documentation to department standards for content, accuracy and timeliness.
• Involves caregivers in care with education and documentation tailored to learning needs.
• Supervises PT assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies across life stages.
• Participates in accreditation readiness and travels to clinical locations as needed.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Communication

Interdisciplinary team

Education

DPT/PT degree

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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 patients 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) 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 evidence-based 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 supervision 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