On-Call NICU Physical Therapist for Infant Development

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque is seeking an On-Call Physical Therapist to provide specialized evaluation, consultation, intervention, and developmental support for infants in the NICU enrolled in the NM FIT program.

You will work within a multidisciplinary early intervention team to assess motor development, movement, strength, posture, mobility, and neuromotor functioning to tailor intervention plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a directly related clinical field; no experience required.
• Experience in Early Intervention/Part C services preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multidisciplinary developmental evaluations and assessments.
• Assess gross motor development, muscle tone, posture, movement patterns, strength, balance and functional mobility.
• Develop individualized intervention strategies and therapy recommendations.
• Provide caregiver coaching and education to support development.
• Participate in IFSP development and ongoing review processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate services.
• Complete documentation, reports and billing activities.
• Provide consultation regarding positioning, handling, mobility, and adaptive equipment.

Skills

Early Intervention

NICU experience

Bilingual EN/Spanish

New Mexico FIT knowledge

Education

Master's degree in related clinical field

Job description

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque is seeking an On-Call Physical Therapist to provide specialized evaluation, consultation, intervention, and developmental support for infants in the NICU enrolled in the NM FIT program.

You will work within a multidisciplinary early intervention team to assess motor development, movement, strength, posture, mobility, and neuromotor functioning to tailor intervention plans.