Float Occupational Therapist

Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a full-time, float Occupational Therapist to provide coverage in our acute care, rehab, and outpatient programs located throughout the Delaware Valley (Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey). This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide occupational 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. The Occupational Therapist will provide discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. The role includes participation in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
• State of Delaware Occupational Therapy license required upon hire.
• All clinical float staff are required to hold additional occupational therapy licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or will be required as part of the onboarding process.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA or state association) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents, and neonates as required by assignment.
• Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types while recognizing personal limitations and seeking mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussions as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications, and transitional therapy programs 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, including safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR, and program specific respiratory training.
• Participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation when required by assignment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees