Physical Therapist (Acute Therapy Services)

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:...