Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist
About The Position
This position is for a Founding Lead Pediatric Physical Therapist at Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, focusing on building a new Youth Sports Rehabilitation & Performance program. The role involves developing services such as sports rehabilitation, return-to-play programming, injury prevention, movement analysis, and strength and conditioning for young athletes. The therapist will work with a collaborative team and have the opportunity to shape the program from its inception, combining evidence-based physical therapy with athletic development. The position also includes opportunities in outpatient pediatrics, early intervention (Babies Can't Wait), and telehealth.
Requirements
- Licensed or eligible for Georgia licensure as a Physical Therapist
- Passion for pediatric physical therapy
- Interest or experience in pediatric orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, biomechanics, or youth athletic development
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Creative problem solver with a growth mindset
- Interest in community outreach and program development
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Help build and shape a new pediatric sports rehabilitation and performance program.
- Develop sports rehabilitation services.
- Create return-to-play programming.
- Design injury prevention programs.
- Conduct running and movement analysis.
- Implement speed and agility training.
- Develop strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes.
- Organize sports performance camps.
- Lead community workshops.
- Establish school and youth league partnerships.
- Provide outpatient pediatric therapy.
- Offer Early Intervention services through Georgia's Babies Can't Wait program.
- Provide therapy in children's natural environments.
- Conduct telehealth services.
- Work with infants, children, and adolescents with various developmental diagnoses.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, physicians, educators, and families.
- Help children improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and participation in everyday life.
- Engage in program development and community outreach.
Benefits
- Hybrid compensation model with paid treatment and paid administrative time
- Competitive compensation based on experience, credentials, and schedule
- Health reimbursement through QSEHRA
- 401(k) with employer match
- CEU reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Liability insurance
- Chromebook, Microsoft 365, and EMR access
- Extensive online continuing education library
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities in outpatient therapy, Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention, telehealth, and youth sports program development
- A growth pathway toward becoming Director of Youth Sports Performance & Rehabilitation as the program expands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
