Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year experience working in a NICU or with pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations of premature and medically complex neonates, including assessment of neuromotor development, muscle tone, movement quality, posture, reflexes, sensory processing, feeding readiness (as appropriate), and musculoskeletal integrity.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on current evidence, developmental care principles, and patient-specific medical needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to optimize motor development, physiologic stability, positioning, range of motion, strength, and functional movement while minimizing stress and supporting neuroprotection.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding infant development, positioning, handling techniques, developmental milestones, safe sleep practices, equipment needs, and home exercise or developmental programs.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.

Benefits

• Benefits for this position are detailed at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/