A Neonatal Physical Therapist delivers evidence-based holistic direct patient care and consultative services to infants in the NICU. Using an integrated, neuroprotective, family-centered model, NPTs provide highly specialized and individualized services in the NICU. These services support optimal long-term development, prevent or mitigate iatrogenic problems and adverse sequelae, and nurture the infant-family dyad. NPTs are an essential part of the NICU team.
Evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with neurological, musculoskeletal, genetic, neuromuscular, respiratory, pain disorders, along with developmental and traumatic injuries and those at risk for developmental delay secondary to severe prematurity.
Oversees developmental care of all babies in the NICU, staff and family education/training, documentation, participation in weekly NICU rounds, engaging in various committees to support neuroprotective and developmentally supportive care, and computer input of all charges.
Full Time
Monday - Friday
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . %{{