Physical Therapist 2-Day Rehab

Work Shift: Day
Work Day(s): Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday
Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
Shift End Time: 4:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type: Regular

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in pediatric/age-appropriate or related physical therapy
• Meets requirement of Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II
• Georgia physical therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

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

Skills

• 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

Schedule

Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Days: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday

Location

993-F Johnson Ferry Rd