Physiatrist-(Weekends)

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)

Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm

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.

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.

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.

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from an CAPTE accredited university required.

New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.

State of Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire.

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