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Physical Therapist (Acute Therapy Services)

Nemours Children's Health

Job Description

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for our Acute Therapy Services Department.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours/week. Coverage needs include weekends.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth through adulthood. We treat across all inpatient units including intensive care.

  • 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 #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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Can apply for Delaware PT Compact licensure if eligible.
  • All clinical staff are required to hold a second license, PA, NJ or MD (in addition to DE license). Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment
  • Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania 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 for full-time associates and part-time associates meeting required weekly hours 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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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.
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