Physical Therapist - Float

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware is seeking a Float Physical Therapist to cover inpatient and outpatient programs across DE, PA, and NJ. Weekend coverage is required, with hours 9am–5pm Monday–Friday and flexible scheduling based on patient care needs.

The role supports a pediatric population from birth to 17 years, including neonates, and involves collaboration with families and multiple services to plan transitions and therapy programs. A sign-on bonus is offered for external applicants.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• (3–6) months clinical experience preferred or new graduates considered.
• Delaware PT license required at hire and PA/NJ licenses for cross-state coverage.
• PA/NJ licenses may be initiated during onboarding.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to pediatric and adolescent patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in care planning.
• Complete timely documentation following policy and standards.
• Consult with families and other services about equipment and home/school needs.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referrals and authorization processes.
• Attend mandatory training including HIPAA, safety, CPR, and program-specific sessions.

Skills

Pediatrics

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA training

BLS certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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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