Physical Therapist - $36-46 per hour

TieTalent; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their NICU team in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves evaluating and providing specialized care for newborns with various disorders, ensuring the highest standards of developmental care. You will collaborate with a skilled team, engage in patient and caregiver education, and contribute to the overall well-being of infants in the NICU. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, teamwork, and the promise of quality healthcare for every child. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of families and their little ones.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Mileage reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Discount program

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy and relevant pediatric experience.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide direct patient care for babies in the NICU.
• Oversee developmental care and provide staff and family education.

Skills

Patient Care

Neurological Disorders Knowledge

Musculoskeletal Disorders Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Customer Relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

NICU

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

36

Summary:

The NICU Physical Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with the following disorders: neurological, musculoskeletal, genetic, neuromuscular, respiratory, pain, and developmental as well as traumatic injuries, burn/wound management, and those at risk for developmental delay secondary to severe prematurity. This person provides consultation and programming including patient and caregiver education. This person is responsible for overseeing developmental care of all babies in the NICU, staff and family education/training, referrals and consultations to outside agencies, documentation, participation in weekly NICU rounds, facilitating and planning the Developmental Care Committee, and computer input of all charges. The Physical Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• State license for Physical Therapy or licensure eligible.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Cook Children's Health Care System Job ID #JR-110213. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (Nex)

About Cook Children’s Health Care System

When you work here, you grow here.

Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.

Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.

Apply now and be part of this magic.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Employee assistance programs