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of Allied Health
Professionals

At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we are committed to doing everything possible to make anything possible for kids. To fulfill this goal, we need a team of many, who are all dedicated to going above and beyond to give kids the comprehensive care they deserve. 

We know that allied health professionals like you are essential to a child’s recovery. Your unique skills, expertise and steadfast support make a difference, and we’re committed to helping you excel doing work you love. New to pediatrics? No problem. We welcome new graduates and clinicians with adult experience; we’ll provide the training and tools you need to find success.
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What Roles Make Up Our Allied Health
Professionals Team? 

Whether you are a respiratory therapist, lab tech or MRI tech, at Children’s, you will work alongside others who share your passion and commitment to caring. We take a team approach to patient care and support each other along the way through unit-specific resources, including educators, child life specialists, chaplains, social workers and facility dogs. 
behavioral and mental health
Behavioral and Mental Health
We know that behavioral and mental health are key to a child’s overall well-being. From Marcus Autism Center, one of the largest autism care providers in the U.S., to the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, we’re committed to addressing the growing demand of services to manage these conditions. We want to make Georgia a national leader in pediatric behavioral and mental health care. 
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Dental and Orthodontics
The pediatric dentistry and orthodontics team is specially trained to treat pediatric patients, including those with complex medical conditions and special healthcare needs.
laboratory services
Laboratory Services
Our department of pathology and laboratory medicine is nationally accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Georgia Department of Community Health. Specially trained to work with babies, kids and teens, our laboratory services team is capable of running a wide range of tests to help treat kids in our care.
nutrition
Nutrition
We are home to one of the leading pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition programs in the country, with nutritionists dedicated to providing comprehensive nutritional services and education to meet the needs of our patients.
Other Patient Roles
Other Patient Care Roles
Our team of patient safety supporters, emergency department technicians, medical assistants and care partners provide crucial patient care services across our System.
pharmacy
Pharmacy
Our pharmacists provide 24-hour-a-day, on-call services to manage dosing of critical medications for our patients. This includes pharmacokinetics, nutritional support, investigational drug study support and participation on rounds with a variety of medical teams. We are actively involved in training pharmacy students from local colleges of pharmacy, and the department has three Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited pharmacy residency programs: two are PGY-1 in general pediatrics and one is a PGY-2 specializing in transplant services.
radiology services
Radiology Services
Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), Children’s has one of the largest pediatric radiology programs in the country, performing more than 300,000 imaging tests each year. This high volume allows our radiology team to see a wide range of cases, resulting in greater diagnostic accuracy for children.
rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Our team of more than 600, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, rehab aides and athletic trainers, provides pediatric rehabilitation services to children and teens with impairments due to illnesses, injuries, congenital defects and other conditions. 
research
Research
Through our partnerships with Emory University (ranked No. 3 nationally in NIH funding for pediatric departments), Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we actively participate in groundbreaking clinical studies aimed to advance pediatric medicine and transform the way we care for kids and teens. 
respiratory care
Respiratory Care
As a respiratory therapist, respiratory technician or pulmonary function technician, you’ll join more than 450 dedicated respiratory care practitioners who provide our patients with the latest and most technologically advanced treatments available. We exemplify best practices in the profession and have been awarded the 2025-2026 Apex Recognition Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
surgical services
Surgical Services
Two of our hospitals, Arthur M. Blank Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital, are verified as Level 1 Children’s Surgery Centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children’s Surgery Verification (CSV) Quality Improvement Program. Children’s is the first facility in the state of Georgia to earn Level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification status from the ACS, which is the highest designation. 
social, emotional, spiritual support
Social, Emotional, Spiritual Support
Our patients and their families have basic and extraordinary mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs during their hospital stay or visit, and we have many services available to support them. Our team includes child life specialists, chaplains, social workers and behavioral and mental health providers.
Transport
Transport
We offer ground support with one specialty Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) truck, as well as four Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) trucks, which provide neonatal and pediatric specialty care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Air support is provided by Children’s One, which has the capability to complete scene calls in addition to interfacility transports.

How Does Children’s Offer Flexibility and Variety in My Role? 


We have a variety of opportunities in inpatient and outpatient settings that provide you with the opportunity to build your skills and experience and explore new areas of interest as your career goals change. Here, you can enjoy greater flexibility so you can find work that fits your unique needs. We’re proud to offer market-competitive base pay rates.

Depending on the role, we may offer: 
  • Full-time, part-time and PRN positions.
  • Day, evening and weekend shifts.
  • Weekend shift differential.
  • Relocation assistance.
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The Benefits
You Deserve
 
 We’re committed to putting you first. At Children’s, you’ll find all of the resources you need and the rewards you deserve to find balance and opportunity, to stay healthy and feel supported. This includes special benefits to promote emotional wellness, such as respite rooms, support chaplains and facility dogs, as well as perks like on-site fitness centers and a free concierge service.
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How Will Children’s Support My Professional Development?


We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, with resources to help you enhance your skills and advance your career within our System. Whether you’re experienced in caring for kids or new to pediatrics, we’ll help you tailor your career path and help you find success doing what you love.
Preparing You for Success
To support new graduate clinicians, Children’s helps bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice through training and resources like our Respiratory Therapy Residency Program. Additionally, experienced clinicians transitioning to pediatrics will receive hands-on training, specialty-specific education and other tools to help them find success in their new role.
Supporting Your Development
We encourage learning and support your continued development by offering on-site simulation labs for ongoing training and education, educational assistance, professional development courses and a dedicated Career Center, which offers one-on-one sessions with certified career coaches.
Building a Collaborative Culture
Our team holds monthly multidisciplinary forums, where you’ll get insight from fellow clinical caregivers on how to navigate the social and emotional challenges associated with patient care. We also offer preceptor, mentor and peer-to-peer support programs.  
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Diversity and Inclusion Our goal is to be a place where people feel valued for their professional and personal contributions, and to be a model for standing against discrimination, and standing for diversity and inclusion.
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A Day in the Life at Children’s

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Respiratory therapists like Maya play a huge role in helping save kids’ lives. She credits her team’s diversity, dedication and their compassionate approach to care—as well as her own years of experience—for making it possible to offer the advanced care necessary to help kids breathe easier.
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As a patient safety supporter at Children’s, Ridge provides support for kids and teens who are medically unstable or hospitalized due to mental health conditions and require around-the-clock supervision. It’s an important role that inspired Ridge to further his medical career, with Children’s encouraging him every step of the way.
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Social workers like Kate connect our patients and families to the resources they need and advocate for them throughout their hospital journey. At Children’s, Kate found the resources she needed to quickly advance her career, including ample support and encouragement from her manager, an opportunity to chair a leadership committee, as well as the many self-care resources made available to our staff.
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See Why Allied Health Professionals Choose Children's

Children’s allied health professionals know firsthand the fulfillment that comes from pursuing a career at a place where your work is your joy and your passion is your job. Watch the video to get a closer look at what our respiratory therapy team believes sets Children’s apart from the rest.
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