Physical Therapist (Float)

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for a Full-Time Float Physical Therapist to support both acute and rehabilitation programs. This role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy for pediatric patients, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and ensuring adherence to documentation standards.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional/Clinical growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent from CAPTE accredited university required.
• State of Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire.
• Clinical affiliation in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to a variety of patient types.
• Complete timely documentation as per departmental policy.
• Consult with families and other services for patient discharge.

Skills

Proficiency in patient care

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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 thissecond 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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