Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware is seeking a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our outpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. The role includes evaluating patients from birth to 17 years, participating in early intervention via Birth to Three, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support pediatric outcomes.

Strong interest in pediatrics and ongoing professional development is preferred.

Qualifications

• DPT required from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• 3–6 months of experience; new grads considered with relevant clinical experiences.
• Delaware PT license required at hire; compact licensure acceptable.
• BLS certification within 6 months and maintained during employment.
• APTA membership or professional involvement preferred; pediatrics experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT evaluations and treatments in outpatient pediatric settings.
• Complete timely documentation per policy and regulatory standards.
• Attend meetings as an interdisciplinary team member for patient care.
• Consult with families and other services to recommend equipment, home modifications and transitions.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referral/authorization processes related to therapy services.

Skills

Pediatrics

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

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.