Physical Therapist-PRN-AMBH

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years. Work as part of a rehabilitation team to deliver safe, effective therapy across clinical locations in Georgia.

The role requires a Georgia PT license, BLS within 30 days of employment, and preference for pediatric experience. This PRN/per diem position supports a wide range of pediatric rehabilitation services and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric/sports theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients and meet established PT standards.
• Develop and implement effective, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation.
• Educate patients and caregivers tailored to learning needs.
• Provide clinical oversight to assistants and students as assigned.
• Adhere to age-specific guidelines across Neonate to Adolescent.
• Support accreditation readiness and maintain safe care environments.
• Travel to clinical locations based on census, program needs, or contract obligations.

Connaissances

Pediatric PT knowledge

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Work Shift Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub-Type PRN

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 2220 North Druid Hills Road

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.