Neonatal Devt Specialist/Physical Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Neonatal Devt SpecialistRequisition ID req37861
Working Title Neonatal Devt Specialist/Physical Therapist
Position Grade 14
Position Summary

The On-Call Physical Therapist provides specialized evaluation, consultation, intervention, and developmental support services for infants in the UNMH Newborn Intensive Care Unit that are enrolled in the New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program. Working as a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team, the Physical Therapist assesses motor development, movement patterns, strength, posture, mobility, neuromotor functioning, and developmental skills to identify needs and develop individualized intervention recommendations.

The Physical Therapist collaborates with families, Family Service Coordinators, developmental specialists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote optimal developmental outcomes and support family-centered care. Responsibilities include participation in multidisciplinary evaluations, ongoing assessment, intervention planning, caregiver coaching, consultation, documentation, and participation in Individualized Family Service Plan development and implementation.

NM Licensure as a Physical Therapist is required

Essential functions include the following:

• Conduct multidisciplinary developmental evaluations and assessments.
• Assess gross motor development, muscle tone, posture, movement patterns, strength, balance, and functional mobility.
• Develop individualized intervention strategies and therapy recommendations.
• Provide caregiver coaching and education to support developmental progress within daily routines.
• Participate in IFSP development and ongoing review processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate services and support family goals.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and billing activities.
• Provide consultation regarding positioning, handling, mobility, adaptive equipment, and developmental supports.
• Support transition planning and coordination with community providers and medical specialists.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Discipline-specific licensure/certification is a requirement for positions in this classification.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• CPR Certified.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a directly related clinical field; no experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Early Intervention/Part C services
• Experience with NICU graduates and medically fragile infants
• Knowledge of New Mexico FIT requirements
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Additional Requirements NM Licensure as a Physical Therapist is required
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Neonatology Developmental Care (997O2)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type On-Call
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly $28.41- $40.65
Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 9/14/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.