Sports Physical Therapist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care for patients from newborn to 20 years within the rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate patients, develop and implement care plans, document accurately, and mentor staff while traveling to clinical locations as needed. Requires pediatric PT experience and Georgia licensure, with BLS within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pediatric/age-appropriate PT experience.
• Meets requirement of Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, meeting established standards.
• Develops plan of care and implements evidence-based interventions.
• Completes documentation meeting department standards.

Skills

Pediatric PT experience

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/ Doctorate)

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

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 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 and vision 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

• 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 physical therapy with a wide range of pediatric populations
• Experience in supervision

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 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 clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Level 1, 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 19 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.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance as requested.

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

3155 North Point Pkwy

Job Family

Rehab