Physical Therapist - NICU

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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.

Level IV NICU | Pediatric Acute Care | Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Nashville, Tennessee | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends | No Call

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist with NICU experience to join our growing neonatal therapy team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, home to one of the nation's leading Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU).

This is an exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Physical Therapist, Pediatric Physical Therapist, or Acute Care Physical Therapist looking to practice at the highest level while caring for medically fragile infants in a nationally recognized children's hospital.

As a member of our multidisciplinary NICU team, you'll collaborate with neonatologists, nursing, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, lactation specialists, and families to support developmental outcomes for premature and critically ill newborns.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is consistently recognized among the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and serves as a regional referral center for the most complex neonatal and pediatric patients.

Practice in a Level IV NICU with approximately 130 NICU beds
Join a dedicated NICU therapy team serving one of the Southeast's largest neonatal populations
Treat highly specialized neonatal diagnoses and medically complex infants
Participate in a collaborative, family-centered care model
Exposure to advanced neonatal interventions and developmental care practices
Opportunity to collaborate across NICU and pediatric acute care settings
Academic medical center environment with strong support for professional growth and continuing education
Work alongside experienced NICU PT, OT, and SLP clinicians
No weekends or call requirements

About the Role

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The NICU Physical Therapist provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment services for premature infants, medically fragile newborns, and high-risk neonatal patients.

Working within a highly specialized interdisciplinary environment, you'll focus on:

Neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention
Positioning and developmental support
Feeding readiness collaboration with the care team
Family and caregiver education
Discharge planning and transition of care
Interdisciplinary treatment planning
Developmental outcomes monitoring

Full-Time
Monday-Friday
Flexible start times
8-hour shifts
No weekends
No call
Annual holiday rotation schedule

Requirements

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Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current or eligible Tennessee Physical Therapy licensure
Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapist experience
Pediatric, acute care, or neonatal experience

Nice to Have

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NICU Physical Therapy experience
3-5+ years of clinical experience
Experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU
Developmental care training
Experience treating medically fragile infants

Successful candidates are:

Passionate about neonatal and pediatric care
Strong collaborators in multidisciplinary settings
Family-centered in their approach
Comfortable working with medically complex patients
Adaptable in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment
Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

Our Pediatric Rehabilitation team provides comprehensive therapy services across neonatal and pediatric populations, including:

Neonatal Intensive Care
Acute Care Pediatrics
Neurology
Trauma
Orthopedics
Complex Medical Care

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, highly specialized team where therapists play a critical role in improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients we serve.

Responsibilities

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Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.