Sports Physical Therapist 1
Company: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work
Day(s) Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 10:00
AM Shift End Time 8:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one
of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role,
every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to
make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to
putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our
company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next
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Children’s. Job Description 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 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 No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications Experience in pediatric or related
physical therapy Education Bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree
in physical therapy from an accredited school Certification Summary
Georgia physical therapy license Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of
employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of
pediatric/sports theory and practice (as applicable) Excellent oral
and written communication skills for effective communication of
information Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function
in an interdisciplinary environment Job Responsibilities Evaluates
patients, meeting established standards. Develops appropriate plan
of care and implements effective treatment interventions founded in
evidenced base 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 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. Travels to
clinical locations to provide patient care based on patient census,
program development, and/or contract obligations with physician
practices. 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. Primary Location Address 2270 Duluth Hwy Job Family
Rehab
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