Jill Kellis, MSPT, CNT
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
Office Hours
- Sun: Closed
- Mon - Thu: 7:30AM - 6:00PM
- Fri: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
- Sat: Closed
About Jill Kellis, MSPT, CNT
Biography
Jill Kellis, MSPT, CNT, is an experienced physical therapist with more than 23 years of clinical practice, specializing in neonatal, pediatric and developmental care. Her professional interests include inpatient physical therapy, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) physical therapy, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) clinic services and NICU Developmental Follow-Up Clinic care.
As a Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT), Jill is committed to promoting optimal developmental outcomes for infants and children through evidence-based, family-centered care. She works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address developmental needs, support families, and guide infants from their NICU journey through ongoing developmental follow-up.
Jill has a special passion for caring for medically complex infants and helping families navigate the challenges and milestones of early development. Her approach emphasizes individualized care, caregiver education, and fostering meaningful participation in everyday activities that support growth and development.
A dedicated advocate for neonatal therapy, Jill is an active member of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT), where she stays engaged with current research, best practices and advances in neonatal developmental care. With more than two decades of experience, Jill remains committed to improving outcomes for infants and children through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
Education
Degree
Des Moines University: Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Northern Iowa: Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Inpatient Physical Therapy, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Physical Therapy, Certified Neonatal Therapy. NICU Developmental Follow-Up Clinic, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinic, Developmental Care for High-Risk Infants, Family-Centered Care and Caregiver Education, Early Childhood Development, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration and Care Coordination