Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a weekday inpatient Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN) to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Delaware.  No weekend coverage is required. 

Scheduled hours for this position are based upon candidate availability.  Requires regular weekday coverage in our inpatient programs.

Inpatient coverage locations include: Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington (DE): acute, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team.  We provide physical therapy for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic-based services.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatric and adolescent patients. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
• Able to provide physical therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards. 
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
• Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
• Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from an CAPTE accredited university required.
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required.  New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences
• State of Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire. Can apply for Delaware PT Compact licensure if eligible.
• All clinical staff are recommended to hold a second license in PA or NJ (in addition to DE license).
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.  
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (APTA) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.  

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