Sports Physical Therapist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients from newborn to 20 years, develop care plans, and document outcomes. The role requires two years of pediatric experience and a Georgia PT license.

You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team, mentor students and staff, and participate in accreditation readiness while traveling to clinical locations as needed. BLS certification within 30 days is also required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pediatric or age-appropriate physical therapy experience
• Georgia PT license
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment

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 learning needs.
• Provides clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Level 1, Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines for Neonate to 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 patient census, program development, and contract obligations with physician practices.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance as requested.

Skills

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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

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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.

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