Physical Therapist II - NICU

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a Physical Therapist II for our Level IV NICU. The role delivers advanced pediatric PT services to critically ill newborns, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and leading clinic initiatives.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of pediatric PT experience (NICU preferred) and DC licensure or eligibility. The position features a 8am-4:30pm, Monday–Friday schedule and a salary range shown in the posting.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of physical therapy experience; 3–4 years pediatric experience preferred (Required).
• Physical Therapy in NICU setting is preferred.
• DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction upon hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference per practice acts.
• Select reliable assessment tools relevant to diagnosis and history.
• Synthesize evaluation findings to formulate treatment plans and goals.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in at least 3 core PT competencies for pediatrics.
• Mentor Level I staff, students and other health professionals.
• Assist in planning daily treatment schedules and patient load.

Skills

Pediatric PT experience

NICU experience

Clinical assessment

Mentoring & leadership

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10485 Physical Therapy

Pay Range

$82,222.40 - $137,051.20

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm
Unit: Inpatient NICU

Who We Are

Children’s National Hospital Level IV NICU Physical Therapist provides specialized care for the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care while supporting the growth and development of infants through innovative therapies and compassionate expertise. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside some of the nation’s leading pediatric specialists.

About the Role:

The Physical Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, abnormal and normal development, and modalities such as hydrotherapy and electric therapy. Work collaboratively with leadership, and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of Rehabilitation Program and specifically with Physical Therapy Department.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 3 years of physical therapy experience with 3-4 years of pediatric experience preferred. (Required)
• Physical Therapy in NICU setting (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist
• Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction, upon hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical Skills and Expertise

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.
• Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history.
• Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate treatment plan and functional goal outcome.
• Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency areas in physical therapy.
• Recognize advanced competency in 1-2 pediatric physical therapy clinical areas
• Present one case study and one evidence-based practice in-service to department staff (internal professional ladder only).

Documentation

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.
• Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed.

Leadership

• Act as an ongoing mentor to Level I staff, students and other health care professionals.
• Assume primary or back up clinical instructor role for students.
• Assist team to prioritize and plan daily treatment schedules and manage patient load.
• Participate and enhance role of physical therapy in multidisciplinary clinics, programs and research.

Administrative

• Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, UKG and requested operations input on time.
• Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.
• Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.