Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Location
Sandy Springs, Georgia
The Physical Therapist provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years old, functioning effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans to achieve functional outcomes, and completing accurate documentation.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and must obtain a Georgia physical therapy license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment. No minimum experience is required, though experience in pediatric or related physical therapy is preferred.
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
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 993-F Johnson Ferry Rd Job Family Rehab
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