Physical Therapist - NICU Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Health • Nashville, TN

57d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Advance Neonatal Care with Vanderbilt Health Are you a passionate Physical Therapist with a heart for neonatal care? Join the nationally ranked Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and make a lasting impact in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), one of the largest and most advanced in the country. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to U.S. News & World Report. Position Summary As a Physical Therapist in our NICU, you will provide specialized, evidence-based care to premature and medically fragile infants. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team-including neonatologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists-to optimize developmental outcomes and support family-centered care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist license (or eligibility).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in neonatal or pediatric physical therapy.
• Knowledge of developmental care principles and NICU protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions for neonates in the NICU.
• Assess motor development, positioning, and movement patterns to promote optimal growth.
• Educate and support families on developmental care strategies.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress accurately in EPIC and maintain compliance with hospital standards.
• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment 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.

Benefits

• Work in a nationally ranked children's hospital with a reputation for excellence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable patients.
• Enjoy professional growth opportunities and access to cutting-edge research and education.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees