Sports Physical Therapist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides high-quality, age-appropriate physical therapy care to patients from newborn through 20 years of age, in accordance with the scope of practice and established standards. Works as a member of the rehabilitation team and supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission and vision. Proactively helps ensure safe patient care and a safe environment. The role includes traveling to clinical locations to provide care based on patient census, program development, and/or contractual obligations with physician practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in pediatric/age-appropriate or related physical therapy.
• Meet the requirement for Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder Level II.
• 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.
• Knowledge of pediatric/sports theory and practice, as applicable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in physical therapy with a wide range of pediatric populations.
• Experience in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in accordance with established standards.
• Develop appropriate plans of care and implement effective, evidence-based treatment interventions to achieve functional outcomes.
• Complete documentation according to departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Involve patients’ caregivers in care and provide effective education and documentation tailored to the learning needs of patients and caregivers.
• Provide clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Level 1 staff, Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and students as assigned.
• Demonstrate competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines for neonates, infants, early childhood, late childhood, adolescents, adults as applicable, and all ages.
• Help maintain and monitor the work environment to ensure continued accreditation readiness.
• Travel to clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to other staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level