Central Office _ Physical Therapist (Exceptional Education) 2026-2027

Evaluates and treats children with physical disabilities to enhance school access.

Educates staff and parents on proper care techniques and assists in acquiring mobility aids.

Essential Job Duties

• Evaluates and treats children with special physical needs.
• Educates staff and family members on patient care, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to support treatment plans.
• Documents each patient's progress and adapts treatment plans as required, maintaining meticulous records of patient care.
• Orders equipment and assistive devices as needed for patients, making modifications to processes to enhance performance within the department.
• Writes comprehensive reports that accurately reflect patient care activities and outcomes.
• Maintains records diligently, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and reflects any changes in treatment or patient status.
• Ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and ensures continuity of services for patients.
• Identifies problems and resolves moderately complex issues related to patient care and therapy protocols.
• Makes minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Physical Therapy education required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in general physical therapy practice required.
• Valid physical therapy license issued by the State of Georgia required.