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Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (Full-Time), to join our team in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
Scheduled Hours: Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday 11am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm
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 Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License or provisional/temporary license required upon hire. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary and secondary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact
state.
- Must obtain State of Delaware Physical Therapy 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. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
- 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:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits
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