Physical Therapist - PRN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
For Technical help, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.A Physical Therapist 1 provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 21 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for physical therapy. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates patients meeting established standards.
- Plans and implements effective and appropriate treatment 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 appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
- Provides supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides and students as assigned.
- While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines.
- Graduate from accredited school with bachelor of science, or basic master’s degree, or doctorate degree in physical therapy.
- Proof of Georgia licensure in Physical Therapy or eligible for Georgia licensure and proof of application.
- BLS Certification is required within 30 days of hire
- 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.
- Minimum of one-year pediatric experience or related experience in physical therapy and supervisory experience preferred.
- Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of hire.
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