Sports/Ortho Physical Therapist 1

Physical Therapist

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy

Education:

• Bachelor of Science from accredited school

Certification Summary:

• Georgia physical therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Travel to other Children's Healthcare of Atlanta locations based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices

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.
• Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education and documentation appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• 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 (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
• Travels to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.

Primary Location Address:

5445 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family:

Rehab