Neonatal Physical Therapist - Level IV NICU (Mon-Fri)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Neonatal Physical Therapist to join the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital NICU team.

You will provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment for premature and high-risk infants within a Level IV NICU, collaborating with neonatologists, nurses, OT, SLP, and families to support developmental outcomes. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in pediatric, acute, or neonatal PT, licensure in Tennessee, and a commitment to family-centered care in a leading

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current or eligible Tennessee Physical Therapy licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapist experience.
• Pediatric, acute care, or neonatal experience.
• Preferred NICU Physical Therapy experience 3-5+ years of clinical experience.
• Experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• Developmental care training.
• Experience treating medically fragile infants.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient’s progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Neonatal Physical Therapist to join the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital NICU team.

You will provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment for premature and high-risk infants within a Level IV NICU, collaborating with neonatologists, nurses, OT, SLP, and families to support developmental outcomes. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in pediatric, acute, or neonatal PT, licensure in Tennessee, and a commitment to family-centered care in a leading