Physical Therapist (Casual/Per Diem)

Casual Physical Therapist

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation 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: pediatrics and adolescents. 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, 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.
• When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from a CAPTE accredited university required. DPT is entry level for physical therapy.
• 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. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact state.
• 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.
• Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred.