Pediatric PT – Inpatient Weekend Coverage

Nemours Children’s Health System; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17 and participate in Birth to Three program partnerships.

Qualifications

• DPT required; CAPTE-accredited university.
• Delaware PT license required upon hire; compact licensure acceptable.
• American Heart Association BLS within 6 months of hire.
• New graduates considered based on educational experiences.
• Membership in professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to pediatric patients from birth to 17 years.
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member for patient treatment.
• Complete timely documentation per policy and standards.
• Coordinate with families and outside agencies for equipment and transitions.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referral/authorization processes.

Skills

Pediatrics

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

BLS certification

Insurance authorization knowledge

Education

DPT (CAPTE-accredited)

Job description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17 and participate in Birth to Three program partnerships.