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Posted: 09-Nov-23
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 234288
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Neonatal Physical Therapist to join our team in a full-time capacity at our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As a neonatal Physical therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized therapeutic interventions to promote optimal development and functional outcomes for premature infants and critically ill newborns. Your expertise in evaluating and treating infants with complex medical conditions will contribute to improving their quality of life and enhancing their ability to participate in daily activities.
Qualifications:
-Education: Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. Specialized training or certifications in neonatal therapy is highly preferred.
-Licensure: Hold a valid license to practice physical therapy in the state of North Carolina
-Clinical Experience: Have a minimum of two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in a neonatal or pediatric setting. Experience working with high-risk infants in a Level IV NICU is strongly desired.
-Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of neonatal development and therapeutic interventions for premature and medically complex infants. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential.
-Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with infants, parents, and the healthcare team. Ability to collaborate and work cohesively with a diverse team of professionals.
-Empathy and Compassion: Display a high level of empathy, sensitivity, and compassion when working with infants and their families, recognizing the emotional challenges they may face.
-Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
-Professionalism: Uphold professional ethics, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
-Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of newborns in the NICU to identify developmental strengths and challenges, as well as musculoskeletal and motor impairments.
-Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, considering the unique needs and goals of each infant and their families.
-Therapeutic Interventions: Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to facilitate infants' development, prevent or treat musculoskeletal impairments, and address developmental delays or difficulties.
-Family Education and Support: Provide education and guidance to parents and caregivers regarding infant development, positioning, handling techniques, and strategies to support their infants' overall well-being and development.
-Collaborative Approach: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including neonatologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for the infants.
-Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, adhering to regulatory and organizational standards.
-Continuous Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with current research, best practices, and advancements in neonatal physical therapy, and actively participate in professional development activities to enhance clinical skills.
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a significant impact on the lives of premature infants and their families. Apply today to be a part of our Level IV NICU and contribute to the provision of high-quality care for the most vulnerable newborns.
*Diverse Patient Population*Teaching, Research Opportunities*
*Economically Growing Geographic Area*
*Desirable Location & Climate*Abundant Cultural Opportunities*
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
Experience
None beyond required education, although more experience may be preferred at times.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
