AMBH Acute Care PT: Sunday- Thursday Heme/Onc Primary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Provides the highest quality, age-appropriate care for patient’s 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.

Requirements

5 years of experience in pediatric/age-appropriate physical therapy
Meets requirements for Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Level III
Bachelor's, master’s, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
Georgia physical therapy license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a relevant specialized area of physical therapy
Experience in supervision, mentorship and/or clinical instructor in physical therapy
Leadership skills for program development and clinical operations

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 Level 2, 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 18 years as applicable), and ALL = all ages.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of accreditation readiness.
Knowledge of pediatric/sports theory and practice (as applicable).
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.
Assumes program development duties as assigned.