NICU Neonatal PT II - Per Diem, Day Shift

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake NICU is seeking a Physical Therapist II to provide specialized, evidence-based services for medically complex neonates in a Level IV NICU. You will work within an interdisciplinary neonatal team to evaluate neuromotor development and implement plans of care tailored to each infant’s medical needs.

Responsibilities include motor development interventions, safe positioning, neuroprotection, and family-centered education for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or completion of a PT program with one year relevant experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations of premature and medically complex neonates, including neuromotor development, muscle tone, posture, reflexes, and musculoskeletal integrity.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on current evidence, developmental care principles, and patient-specific medical needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to optimize motor development, positioning, range of motion, strength, and functional movement while minimizing stress and supporting neuroprotection.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding infant development, positioning, handling techniques, developmental milestones, safe sleep practices, equipment needs, and home exercise or developmental programs.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed; communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary neonatal team.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric physical therapy

Neonatal development assessment

Family-centered care

Education

Washington State physical therapy license

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

UW Medical Center-Montlake NICU is seeking a Physical Therapist II to provide specialized, evidence-based services for medically complex neonates in a Level IV NICU. You will work within an interdisciplinary neonatal team to evaluate neuromotor development and implement plans of care tailored to each infant’s medical needs.

Responsibilities include motor development interventions, safe positioning, neuroprotection, and family-centered education for caregivers.