Physical Therapist (Casual/Per Diem)

Nemours Children's Health

4 days ago

Wilmington, DelawarePer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nemours Children's Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Weekend Coverage in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

provide coverage as needed in our inpatient programs located in Wilmington, DE.

provide physical therapy evaluation for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth.

provide physical therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations.

Requirements

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 an CAPTE accredited university required.

Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nemours Children's Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Weekend Coverage.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric careInpatient careDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationDurable medical equipment recommendationEarly interventionInfection controlSafety protocolsHIPAA complianceCPRNeonatal careClinical assessment

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Nemours Children's Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Pediatric care, Inpatient care, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient evaluation, Durable medical equipment recommendation, Early intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide physical therapy evaluations and services to pediatric and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to coordinate care, discharge planning, and equipment recommendations.

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