Physical Therapist

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The NICU physical therapist will deliver competent and skilled therapy services, which promote improved development, function, bonding, and wellness.  This is achieved through developmental care rounds, screenings, evaluation, and/or treatment of the patients. The NICU physical therapist will implement therapeutic strategies appropriate to gestational age and matched to infant’s physiological, motor, and state regulation strengths and vulnerabilities; these may include positioning, skin to skin education, selective range of motion, soft tissue mobilizations, parent education and additional appropriate therapeutic modalities.  Diagnoses treated include, but are not limited to prematurity, congenital anomalies, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, neurological disorders, congenital heart disease, cardiopulmonary disease or disorders, infants requiring ECMO,  gastrointestinal disorders, general medical debilitation, fractures, musculoskeletal disorders or injuries, and soft tissue dysfunction.  The physical therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.  NICU experience and Certified Neonatal Therapist preferred . Cook Children’s is a 106 bed, single patient room , Level IV NICU that cares for newborns and infants with complex and rare medical conditions.  Our brilliant team of highly trained neonatologist specialists is at the forefront of the most advanced treatments for newborn babies.  We are nationally recognized for our exceptional care and excellent outcomes.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required
• State license for Physical Therapy or licensure eligible

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.