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Physical Therapist 2 within the NICU**.**WORK SCHEDULE*** Per Diem* Day Shift**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS*** The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Physical Therapist is responsible for providing ...

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Physical Therapist 2 within the NICU**.**WORK SCHEDULE*** Per Diem* Day Shift**POSITION HIGHLIGHTS*** The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Physical Therapist is responsible for providing ...

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Physical Therapist is responsible for providing specialized, evidence-based physical therapy services to medically complex premature and critically ill infants ...

Physical Therapist

San Angelo, TX

$1.6K - $2.1K/wk

Job Summary Plans and implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles. Collaborates with ...

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How much do neonatal physical therapist jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for neonatal physical therapist in the United States is $1,859.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,596.15 and $2,067.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a neonatal physical therapist?

A Neonatal Physical Therapist works with infants, particularly those born prematurely or with medical conditions, to support their movement, development, and overall physical function. They assess motor skills, muscle tone, and reflexes, then create individualized treatment plans to promote mobility and strength. These therapists collaborate with doctors, nurses, and families in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and other healthcare settings. Their goal is to enhance an infant's ability to grow and develop essential motor functions for a healthy future.

What are the daily responsibilities of a neonatal physical therapist working in a hospital setting?

As a Neonatal Physical Therapist in a hospital, your daily responsibilities typically include evaluating the developmental needs of premature or medically fragile infants, designing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals such as neonatologists, nurses, and occupational therapists. You will also spend time educating and supporting families on infant handling and developmental activities to facilitate progress at home. Documentation of progress and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care are important regular tasks. The work environment is fast-paced, and you may be involved in both direct patient care within the NICU and ongoing follow-up after discharge, making adaptability and teamwork essential skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a neonatal physical therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Neonatal Physical Therapist, you need a background in physical therapy with a focus on pediatrics or neonatal care, alongside state licensure and often additional certification in neonatal or pediatric physical therapy. Proficiency in using specialized assessment tools for infant development, documentation software, and neonatal monitoring equipment is essential. Exceptional observation skills, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both families and multidisciplinary medical teams are highly valued soft skills. These qualifications ensure the therapist can provide safe, effective interventions that support newborns' developmental progress and family involvement within the specialized NICU environment.

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Infographic showing various Neonatal Physical Therapist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,695 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

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Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Physical Therapist Neonatal ICU PRN 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day. 

Your role will include:

  • Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team 
  • Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life 
  • Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes 
  • Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence 
  • Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery 
  • Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity 
What qualifications you will need:


  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Bachelors Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Neonatal ICU PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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