Physical Therapists

Company: EXCELLENT MONTESSORI
Location: Lithonia
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary Pediatric Physical Therapist provides evaluation, treatment, and ongoing therapeutic services to infants, children, and adolescents with developmental, neuromuscular, orthopedic, and/or genetic conditions. The therapist works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support each child’s functional independence, mobility, and quality of life. Key Responsibilities Evaluate motor development, strength, balance, coordination, posture, and mobility in pediatric patients Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and family goals Provide therapeutic interventions to improve gross motor skills, mobility, balance, and functional independence Use play-based, evidence-based therapy techniques appropriate for children Educate parents and caregivers on home exercise programs and strategies to support progress Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, educators, and other professionals Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when applicable Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging therapy environment for children and families Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Experience working with pediatric populations preferred (clinical rotations or internships acceptable) Knowledge of pediatric developmental milestones and conditions Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Ability to engage and motivate children of varying ages and abilities Duties Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer. Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data. Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation. Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives. Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel. Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines. Teach physical therapy students or those in other health professions. Evaluate, fit, or adjust prosthetic or orthotic devices or recommend modification to orthotist. Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health. Refer clients to community resources or services. Conduct or support research and apply research findings to practice. Participate in community or community agency activities or help to formulate public policy. Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices. Direct group rehabilitation activities. Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy. Requirements Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Develop medical treatment plans. Examine patients to assess general physical condition. Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. Record patient medical histories. Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments. Treat patients using physical therapy techniques. Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. Enter patient or treatment data into computers. Record patient medical histories. Process healthcare paperwork. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Process healthcare paperwork. Test patient heart or lung functioning. Examine patients to assess general physical condition. Record patient medical histories. Establish treatment goals. Record patient medical histories. Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. Supervise medical support personnel. Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. Treat patients using physical therapy techniques. Train medical providers. Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. Communicate health and wellness information to the public. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Fabricate medical devices. Direct healthcare delivery programs. 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