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 outpatient programs located in Delaware. No weekend coverage is required.

$5, 000 sign on bonus offered (external applicants only).

Scheduled hours for this position are as follows (may require flexibility based upon patient care needs):

Monday: 9: 30 am-6 pm

Tuesday: 10: 30 am-6 pm

Wednesday: 10: 30 am-7 pm

Thursday: 9: 30 am-7 pm

Friday 8: 30 am-5 pm

Outpatient coverage locations include:

Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington (DE), Nemours Children's Health, Riverfront Fieldhouse (DE), Nemours Children's Health, Becks Woods (DE), Nemours Children's Health, Milford (DE)

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). For this position, secondary license will be determined upon hire.
• 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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