Physical Therapist with a $1,500 sign-on Decatur, GA

NITELINES USA, INC

$145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy
  • Current or eligible for Georgia licensure
  • Two years recent experience in Physical Therapy (preferred)
  • Experience working with special needs children age 0-3 years (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of physical therapy practices for early childhood development

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat children ages birth to three to maximize physical functioning
  • Utilize adaptive equipment to enhance client positioning and functional abilities
  • Participate in the Babies Can't Wait primary coaching service delivery model
  • Maintain accurate program documentation as required
  • Attend initial Family Service Plans meetings and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
  • Provide services in various settings including families' homes, office, or virtually

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $1,500
  • Flexible scheduling options (Monday-Friday)
  • Opportunity for 24-40 hours of work per week
  • Engagement in a mission-driven organization focused on health improvement in the community
  • Work alongside an interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist

Pay rate: $70.00 per hour.

Sign-on bonus: $1,500.

Location: 445 Winn Way, PO. Box 987, Decatur, GA 30031.

Schedule: Monday-Friday(flexible), 24-40 hours per week (Based on candidate availability).

Organization summary: DeKalb County Board of Health works to protect, promote and improve the health of those who live, work and play in DeKalb County. We are committed to our mission through service quality, diversity, innovation, a professional workforce and leadership. Our vision is to be the leader in creating a healthier DeKalb through information, education, empowerment, partnerships, policies and planning, quality and excellence.

Duties:
  • Under general supervision, evaluates and treats children birth to three years old to maximize their independent physical functioning. Works with adaptive equipment to maintain or improve a client's positioning and/or functional abilities. Participates in the Babies Can't Wait primary coaching service delivery model and maintains appropriate program documentation.
  • Attend the initial individualized Family Service Plans, and a part of the interdisciplinary team that meets the teams in families' homes, in the office or via WebEx.

Minimum qualifications: Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.

Preferred qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with two (2) years recent experience as a Physical Therapist and experience working with special needs children age 0-3 years.

Note: Employment with the DeKalb County Board of Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. If this position requires a college degree and you are selected for an interview, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the Human Resources Department prior to any official offer of employment.

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.

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