Physical Therapist II - NICU

Physical Therapist II

Kids Are Our Everything.

Pay Range: $82,222.40 - $137,051.20 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Unit: Inpatient NICU

Children's National Hospital Level IV NICU Physical Therapist provides specialized care for the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care while supporting the growth and development of infants through innovative therapies and compassionate expertise. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside some of the nation's leading pediatric specialists.

About the Role:

The Physical Therapist II will be responsible to provide advanced skill level physical therapy service to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities/diseases. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, abnormal and normal development, and modalities such as hydrotherapy and electric therapy. Work collaboratively with leadership, and program manager to provide updates for clinical and administrative operations of Rehabilitation Program and specifically with Physical Therapy Department.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of physical therapy experience with 3-4 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Physical Therapy in NICU setting (Preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist
• Must have DC licensure or licensure in treating jurisdiction, upon hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Clinical Skills and Expertise:

• Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate frames of reference pursuant to practice acts.
• Select reliable and valid assessment tools relevant to diagnosis, functional limitation and patient history.
• Synthesize findings of evaluation to formulate valid and appropriate treatment plan and functional goal outcome.
• Has evidence of advanced knowledge in a minimum of 3 core competency areas in physical therapy.
• Recognize advanced competency in 1-2 pediatric physical therapy clinical areas
• Present one case study and one evidence-based practice in-service to department staff (internal professional ladder only).

Documentation:

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient documentation.
• Ensure documentation of aides and students are reviewed and co-signed.

Leadership:

• Act as an ongoing mentor to Level I staff, students and other health care professionals.
• Assume primary or back up clinical instructor role for students.
• Assist team to prioritize and plan daily treatment schedules and manage patient load.
• Participate and enhance role of physical therapy in multidisciplinary clinics, programs and research.

Administrative:

• Complete all administrative assignments to include billing, UKG and requested operations input on time.
• Participate in data collection on research projects and PI initiatives.
• Identify need for change in current policies and procedures to reflect update in care and best practice.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Children's National Medical Center