Physical Therapist-PRN

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a pediatric physical therapist to provide age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years, within the scope of practice and established standards.

The role supports the rehabilitation team and may involve travel to clinical locations. Licensure in Georgia and BLS are required; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Georgia physical therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• No minimum experience required
• Experience in pediatric PT preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care to achieve functional outcomes.
• 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 learning needs.
• Provides supervision to Physical Therapist assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies with age-specific guidelines across neonatal to adolescent and adult as applicable.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure accreditation readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on census and contract obligations.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.