Physical Therapist

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient therapy services team in Wilmington, Delaware .

Work schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours per week (may have a weekend requirement)

As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy.

We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts.

At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.

Provides physical therapy evaluations, interventions and patient/family education.

Will establish and maintain appropriate documentation and communication with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies within the guidelines designated by state licensure, the department and Delaware Valley policies and procedures.

Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.


* Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.


* 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.


* Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.


* When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation, including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980.GL.24.


* Teamwork: Participates in conflict identification and resolution.

Works cooperatively on multidisciplinary, single discipline, program specific and specialty teams.

Assists in maintenance of department space and equipment.


* Professional Development: Independently seeks to expand clini...