Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation's Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, in Wilmington, DE, is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in inpatient programs. Weekend coverage is included.

You will perform pediatric PT evaluations across ages from birth to 17, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and coordinate with families and other services. State licensure and BLS are required; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum 3–6 months experience; new grads considered.
• Delaware license to practice physical therapy required upon hire; BLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to pediatric inpatients with diverse diagnoses.
• Complete timely documentation per policy and standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Coordinate with families and external agencies for equipment and transitions.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referrals and authorizations.
• Attend required training and weekend/holiday coverage as assigned.

Skills

Pediatrics

Team collaboration

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

DPT/Doctorate 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 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.

• 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.

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