Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Casual Physical Therapist to provide critical coverage in inpatient programs. The role involves delivering physical therapy evaluations and services to patients ranging from birth to 17 years old. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, Delaware physical therapy license, and experience in pediatric care.

This position may require weekend coverage and documentation adherence. The Therapy team at Nemours offers a professional environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Minimum of 3 to 6 months experience required.
• State of Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to a variety of patient types.
• Complete timely documentation per departmental policy.
• Participate in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.

Skills

Pediatric care

Documentation proficiency

BLS certification

Mentorship

Experience with special populations

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

American Heart Association BLS certification

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 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. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic‑based services.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.