Physical Therapist

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Full-time, Physical Therapist to join our Acute Therapy Services team.

Work Schedule: 32 hours/week over 4 days with a weekend requirement

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.

Must submit license or proof of application submission 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 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.


* Acute hospital experience 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 Pl...