Physical Therapist - Float

NemoursCareerSite; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Float Physical Therapist to provide coverage across inpatient and outpatient programs in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The role supports pediatric patients from birth to 17 and may involve weekend coverage and varied locations in DE, PA, and NJ.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and licenses in DE with second licenses in PA and NJ; BLS certification within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
• New graduates considered based on clinical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy to infants through adolescents.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and families.
• Document timely per policy and standards.
• Assist with patient treatment meetings and referrals for equipment or home modifications.

Skills

Pediatrics

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

AHA BLS

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)

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 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 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

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