Physical Therapist - Float

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a Float Physical Therapist to cover inpatient and outpatient programs across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Weekend coverage is required, with weekday hours from 9 am to 5 pm during Monday to Friday.

The role involves pediatric care from birth to 17 years, including collaboration with the Birth to Three program and multiple Nemours sites. Candidates must hold a CPTE-approved Doctorate in Physical Therapy and active licenses in DE, PA, and NJ where

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited university is required.
• 3–6 months of experience; new graduates considered based on educational experiences.
• Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire; PA and NJ licenses required as well.
• PA and NJ licensure process can be started during onboarding.
• Pennsylvania clearances required upon hire for those with PA license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 months of hire; must be maintained.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations (APTA) preferred.
• Pediatric clinical affiliation/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy services to newborns through 17-year-olds in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Consult with families and other services to recommend durable medical equipment and home/school modifications.
• Complete timely documentation per departmental policy and standards.
• Attend meetings and contribute as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referrals/authorization processes.
• Complete mandatory training including HIPAA, CPR, and safety training.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (CAPTE)

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Float Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient and outpatient programs located in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Weekend coverage is required.

• Competitive Sign on Bonus Offered (external applicants only)

Job Description

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Float Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient and outpatient programs located in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Weekend coverage is required.

Scheduled Hours For This Position Are As Follows (may Require Flexibility Based Upon Patient Care Needs And Are Subject To Change)

Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm

Inpatient/Outpatient coverage locations include:

Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington (DE): acute, rehab, outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Riverfront Fieldhouse (DE): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Becks Woods (DE): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Milford (DE): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Glen Mills (PA): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Broomall (PA): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Malvern (PA): outpatient, Nemours Children's Health, Deptford (NJ): outpatient

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 limits 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 required upon hire.
• All clinical staff are required to hold a second license in PA and NJ (in addition to DE license). For this position, both PA and NJ licenses are required however licensure process can be initiated during the onboarding or orientation process.
• 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

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.