NICU Physical Therapist II (Per Diem)

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Medicine is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Physical Therapist II to join the Montlake NICU on a per diem day shift. The role focuses on evaluating medically complex neonates and implementing individualized care plans to promote neuromotor development and safe discharge planning.

Responsibilities include family education, collaboration with the neonatal team, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapy within a Level IV NICU in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Completion of a PT program with one year relevant experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations of premature and medically complex neonates in NICU, assessing neuromotor development, tone, movement, and reflexes.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on current evidence and developmental care principles.
• Provide interventions to optimize motor development, stability, positioning, range of motion and functional movement.
• Educate parents and caregivers on infant development, handling, and home programs.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary neonatal team and ensure alignment with hospital policies.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric PT

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Parent education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

UW Medicine is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Physical Therapist II to join the Montlake NICU on a per diem day shift. The role focuses on evaluating medically complex neonates and implementing individualized care plans to promote neuromotor development and safe discharge planning.

Responsibilities include family education, collaboration with the neonatal team, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapy within a Level IV NICU in Seattle.