Physical Therapist 2 Weekend Wrap - Atlanta, United States - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Description

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 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.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in pediatric/age-appropriate or related physical therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Experience in a wide range of pediatric/adolescent populations in a relevant job setting

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/age-appropriate 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 clinical oversight to Physical Therapist Level 1, 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 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.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance as requested.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.