Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage in our outpatient programs. You will evaluate and treat pediatric patients from birth to 17, delivering evidence-based therapy in a busy, collaborative setting.

The role requires a DPT, Delaware PT license (compact acceptable for primary licensure), and BLS certification within 6 months. Prior pediatric experience or affiliations with APTA are a plus; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Delaware PT license required upon hire; compact licensure acceptable for primary licensure when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric outpatient PT evaluations and treatments for ages birth to 17.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families to support patient goals.
• Ensure timely documentation in accordance with department policies and standards.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to care discussions.
• Coordinate referrals, equipment needs, and home/school modifications as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and complete mandatory training as required.

Skills

Pediatrics

Team collaboration

Documentation

Insurance coordination

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Delaware PT License

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our outpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE.

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. 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: 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. DPT is entry level for physical therapy.
• 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. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home‑state license in a Compact state.
• 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.
• Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred.