Physical Therapist - NICU - Per Diem

Dev; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 81,967 - 83,331; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical center in California seeks a per diem Physical Therapist for its NICU. The ideal candidate will hold a valid California Physical Therapist License and have substantial experience in pediatric therapy, particularly in intensive care settings. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a practicing therapist with evidence of ability to perform at this level.
• 1 year experience in NICU setting.
• Current Physical Therapist License per California State requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist evaluating and treating patients in NICU.
• Participate in quality improvement and education for therapists.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with standards and ethics.

Skills

English proficiency

Assessment and intervention skills

Patient care

Communication with sensitivity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS-SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

What's this role all about?

As a per diem Physical Therapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) unit, you will assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Physical Therapist NICU Therapist will assist in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. The Therapist will assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. Competency skills include the ability to deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Bachelors minimum
• Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program- Preferred
• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited PhysicalTherapy program- Preferred

Licenses & Certification:

• Possess a current and valid Physical Therapist License per California State requirements
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What else are we looking for?

• 2 years experience as a practicing therapist and evidence of ability to perform at this level. 1 year experience in the current or similar practice setting in which the individual will be working as a therapist - NICU.
• Good knowledge of assessment and intervention in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Proficient by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.

Physical Demands:

• Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques.
• Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.

Working Title: Physical Therapist - NICU - Per Diem

Department: Physical Therapy I/P

Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Therapy/Rehab

Job Specialty: Physical Therapy

Position Type: Per Diem

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Shift Type: Day

Base Pay: $59.50 - $60.49