Physical Therapist - NICU - Pediatric Rehab - Full Time - Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Physical Therapist for NICU-focused Pediatric Rehab. The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years of experience, with current Oklahoma licensure or PT Compact Privilege and BLS.

The candidate will mentor staff, engage in interdisciplinary care, and contribute to educational activities. Responsibilities include evaluating complex referrals, developing individualized plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent for foreign grads).
• Oklahoma PT license or valid PT Compact Privilege required.
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA) required at hire.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PT practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, plan individualized PT treatment, and regularly assess progress.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and best practices.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and home programs.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Participate in departmental meetings, rounds, and journal clubs.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor to new team members.
• Support enterprise education initiatives and student programming.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Communication

EMR proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Cloud platforms

Job description

Position Title: Physical Therapist - NICU - Pediatric Rehab - Full Time - Days

Department: Pediatric Rehab Services

Job Description:

General Summary

Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized Physical Therapy treatment plans. Provides mentorship and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration and education.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interprets complex provider referrals, evaluates patients, identifies functional limitations, and formulates individualized treatment plans with regular assessment of progress.

• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.

• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.

• Coordinates collaboration with other healthcare professionals as needed to provide comprehensive care.

• Actively participates in departmental meetings and demonstrates engagement in service line rounds, journal clubs, or discharge planning.

• Serves as a preceptor and mentor to new team member as needed.

• Supports educational initiatives within the enterprise, department, and student programming, including but not limited to training opportunities, presentations, student project development, and serving as a secondary Clinical Educator in the absence of the primary Clinical Educator.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (graduates pre 2020 may have a Bachelor's or a Master's degree) or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Physical Therapist OR possess a valid Physical Therapy Compact Privilege in accordance with Physical Therapy Compact Commission (PTCC) and Oklahoma state regulations.

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.

• Synthesizes information from multiple sources, recognizing patterns and clinical complexities.

• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.

• Advanced written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

• Demonstrates autonomy and effective teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.

• Advanced proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).

• Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

• Applies clinical knowledge and skills autonomously across multiple areas of practice, consistently demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.