North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist to join its NICU therapy team — a specialized, multidisciplinary environment serving neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, pediatric inpatient and outpatient, and developmental follow-up populations. This is a days-only position embedded within a system that includes a dedicated children's hospital, a pediatric emergency unit, and more than 120 years of community-based care. Clinicians who thrive in high-acuity neonatal and pediatric settings and want to practice at an advanced clinical level within a collaborative, family-centered care model will find this role compelling.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule at North Central Baptist Hospital — no evening or night rotation stated
- Patient population spans NICU, pediatric intensive care, pediatric inpatient and outpatient, and developmental follow-up patients
- Advanced-level clinical competency expected; practice is evidence-based and individualized with a family-centered developmental care model
- Functions as part of a multidisciplinary care team including physicians, nursing, social work, discharge planners, residents, and fellows
- Responsibilities include system-wide administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements in the NICU
- Active role in developing realistic developmental goals aligned with multidisciplinary team expectations
- Provides in-service education to therapists, nursing staff, residents, and fellows; supervises therapy students in clinical observation
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities and departmental quality initiatives
- System includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution; Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited institution (discipline-dependent)
- Preferred: Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy; Master's in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders or equivalent
- Minimum experience: pediatric population exposure through clinical work, observation, volunteer work, or equivalent applicable experience
- Preferred experience: consistent, dedicated NICU and/or pediatric clinical experience; Spanish language proficiency preferred
- Required licensure: current Texas State license in the applicable therapy discipline; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required for speech pathway
- Preferred certifications: Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT), Infant Massage certification, Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS), Pediatric Residency, or NICU Fellowship completion
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through an American Heart Association-approved Training Center or the Military Training Network
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, a warm climate, and a rich cultural identity rooted in its Spanish colonial and military heritage. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, multiple universities, and a strong sense of community — making San Antonio an attractive long-term destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.