Physical Therapist (Casual/Per Diem)

Job description

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 inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE. Coverage needs include weekends. 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 durab...