JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Shift
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8 : 00 AM
Shift End Time
5 : 00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
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Job Description
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
Experience in entry level
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 evidence-based 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 supervision 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
5461 Meridian Mark Rd
Job Family
Rehab
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