Neonatal Physical Therapist - Acute NICU Care

Carle Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, refining plans of care as needed. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and collaboration with the medical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position includes a sign-on bonus and requires completing continuing education for acute stroke care; licensure must be maintained as per IDFPR guidelines. Join Carle Health to contribute to a patient-centered rehabilitation program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – IDFPR
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – AHA
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor; uses safe body mechanics.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students and other health care providers.
• Designs and adjusts a plan of care based on patient response and evidence; documents in CTSCP67.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine PT diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Supervises PTA and rehab technicians; communicates status and discharge recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, refining plans of care as needed. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and collaboration with the medical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position includes a sign-on bonus and requires completing continuing education for acute stroke care; licensure must be maintained as per IDFPR guidelines. Join Carle Health to contribute to a patient-centered rehabilitation program.