Physical Therapist - NICU

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist - NICU role at Cedars-Sinai . Be among the first 25 applicants. When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars‑Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six‑consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll. What’s this role all about? As a Physical Therapist at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). You will assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Physical Therapist NICU Therapist will assist in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of students and assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of therapy care. The Therapist will assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. Competency skills include the ability to deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. Qualifications Educational Requirements Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Bachelors minimum Master’s Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Preferred Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Preferred Licenses & Certification Possess a current and valid Physical Therapist License per California State requirements Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross What else are we looking for? 3 years experience as a practicing therapist and evidence of ability to perform at this level in pediatrics; 2 year experience in the current or similar practice setting in which the individual will be working as a therapist - NICU level 4. Highly prefer General Movements Assessment (GMA) 1 year feeding experience in NICU Good knowledge of assessment and intervention in a medical and physical disabilities setting Able to read, write, speak and understand English Proficient by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient Physical Demands Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0‑35 pounds on an intermittent basis Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation Req ID : 12658 Working Title : Physical Therapist - NICU Department : Physical Therapy IP Business Entity : Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Therapy / Rehab Job Specialty : Physical Therapy Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $48.13 - $77.01 Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cedars‑Sinai by 2x. Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in Beverly Hills, CA . #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedars-Sinai