Physical Therapist - NICU

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Peds Rehab Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Physical Therapist – NICU | Vanderbilt Health Location: Nashville, TN Hospital: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts | No weekends or on-call Transform Tiny Lives at Tennessee’s #1 Children’s Hospital Are you a skilled Physical Therapist with a passion for neonatal care? Join Vanderbilt Health’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN—ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. This is your chance to make a life-changing impact on premature and medically fragile infants while advancing your career in a collaborative, research-driven environment. Why Vanderbilt Health? Work at Tennessee’s #1 Children’s Hospital – nationally recognized for excellence Collaborative Care Model – partner with neonatologists, nurses, OTs, and SLPs Professional Growth – access cutting-edge research and continuing education Day-One Benefits – medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start immediately Your Role in the NICU Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions for neonates Assess motor development, positioning, and movement patterns to promote optimal growth Educate families on developmental care strategies Document patient progress in EPIC and maintain compliance with hospital standards What We’re Looking For Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program Experience in neonatal physical therapy Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Benefits That Set You Apart Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits on day one Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement Work in a family-centered, collaborative care environment Ready to Make a Difference? Join a team where your expertise helps the smallest patients reach their greatest milestones. Apply today for the Physical Therapist – NICU role at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Experience in neonatal physical therapy
Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessments that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions for neonates
Assess motor development, positioning, and movement patterns to promote optimal growth
Educate families on developmental care strategies
Document patient progress in EPIC and maintain compliance with hospital standards