Physical Therapist (Float)

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

Job summary

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware recherche un thérapeute physique à temps plein pour soutenir les programmes aigu et de réhabilitation. Vous fournirez des soins physiques à une variété de patients, en collaborant avec des équipes interdisciplinaires et en maintenant la conformité avec les normes et exigences.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional/Clinical growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorat requis d'une université accréditée CAPTE.
• Préférence pour expérience en pédiatrie.
• Certification BLS de l'American Heart Association dans les 6 mois suivant l'embauche.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de physiothérapie aux patients de divers types.
• Documenter les traitements conformément aux exigences des politiques.
• Collaborer avec des familles et des organismes externes pour des recommandations post-thérapie.

Skills

Proficiency in pediatric and adolescent patient care

Documentation and compliance knowledge

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (Float) (Finance)

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Full-Time, Float Physical Therapist to provide support for both acute and rehab programs in Wilmington, Delaware.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm with weekend requirements

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy 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: pediatric and adolescent patients. 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.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from an CAPTE accredited university required.
• 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 or provisional/temporary license required upon hire.
• All clinical staff are required to hold a second license in PA or NJ (in addition to DE license). Must submit license or proof of application submission 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or upon procurement of PA license.
• 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.

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
• Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
• Work Life Benefits

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