<p>Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Full-time, Physical Therapist to join our team in Wilmington, DE.</p> <p>This is a 40 hour position at Nemours Riverfront Fieldhouse. Hours to be discussed with candidate but minimum of 2 nights to 7pm.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatric and adolescent patients. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment. </li><li>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. </li><li>Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards. </li><li>Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member. </li><li>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. </li><li>Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services. </li><li>Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from an CAPTE accredited university required. </li><li>Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences </li><li>State of Delaware Physical Therapist License or provisional/temporary license required upon hire. </li><li>All clinical staff are required to hold a second license and this position will require a PA license (in addition to DE license). 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 </li><li>Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or upon procurement of PA license. </li><li>American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment. </li><li>Member of professional specialty organizations (APTA) preferred. </li><li>Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred. </li></ul> <p>Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support </li><li>403(b) Retirement Plan </li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays </li><li>Professional/Clinical growth opportunities </li><li>Work Life Benefits </li></ul> <p>#LI-EP1</p>