Physical Therapist (Acute Therapy Services)

Nemours Childrens Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for our Acute Therapy Services Department.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours/week. Coverage needs include weekends.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth through adulthood. We treat across all inpatient units including intensive care.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. 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.
• When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from a 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 or provisional/temporary license required upon hire. Can apply for Delaware PT Compact licensure if eligible.
• All clinical staff are required to hold a second license, PA, NJ or MD (in addition to DE license). Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment
• 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.

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for full-time associates and part-time associates meeting required weekly hours which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
• Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
• Work Life Benefits

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