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.

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.
• Plans and implements effective and appropriate treatment 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 supervision to physical therapist assistants, rehab 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.