Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Location
DeKalb County, Georgia
Provides high-quality, age-appropriate physical therapy care to patients from newborn to 20 years old while functioning as an effective member of the rehabilitation team. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing evidence-based treatment plans, documenting care, and providing clinical oversight to staff and students.
Requires a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a Georgia physical therapy license. Candidates must have at least 5 years of pediatric physical therapy experience and hold a Basic Life Support certification.
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 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 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) 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
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