Physical Therapist PRN - NICU

AdventHealth; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for their NICU unit. This position offers the opportunity to work with patients requiring specialized rehabilitation interventions, ensuring their optimal health and well-being. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and relevant NICU experience is preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive package from day one, career development opportunities, and a focus on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy required.
• Physical Therapist license in state of employment or from participating state is needed.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates NICU patients referred to physical therapy.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic testing for conditions.
• Implements therapy activities as per treatment plans.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic interventions

Mobility training

Neuromuscular re-education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** PRN

**Shift** : Days; appx. 1 shift per week, no weekend shifts identified at this time

**Location:** 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD, Parker, 80138

**The role you’ll contribute:**

**Responsible for a continuum of services providing care within a 12-bed, Level lll, NICU to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.**

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Evaluates NICU patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.

+ Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions. Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.

+ Performs a variety of best practice and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning. Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family, and therapy goals are met.

+ Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources. Evaluates patients' learning style and appropriately teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in physical therapy.

**Required Qualifications. The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

+ **_Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy_**

+ **Physical Therapist in state of employment, or Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact**

+ **Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association**

**Desired Qualifications. The expertise and experiences that will help you excel in this position:**

+ **Prior NICU experience is strongly preferred.**

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Rehabilitation Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Parker

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24040653

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.