Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Casual Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our outpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation 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: 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. DPT is entry level for physical therapy. • 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 required upon hire. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact state. • 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. • Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred. #LI-EP1