Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Casual/PRN Physical Therapist to support outpatient programs. The position covers as needed in a busy therapy team providing evaluation and treatment for pediatric patients from birth to 17, including early intervention partnerships with Birth to Three.

The role requires a DPT, 3–6 months experience or new grads, DE PT license, BLS within 6 months, and preference for pediatric experience. Some weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited university.
• 3–6 months of experience; new graduates considered.
• Delaware Physical Therapist License required; compact licensure acceptable.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 months.
• APTA membership preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to pediatric patients across ages from birth to 17.
• Complete timely documentation in accordance with policy and standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and planning.
• Consult with families and outside agencies for equipment and home modifications.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referral/authorization for therapy services.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in weekend/holiday rotations when required.

Skills

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

HIPAA awareness

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN) (Finance)

Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN) (Finance)

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.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .