Physical Therapist (Casual/PRN)
About The Position
Nemours is seeking a casual/PRN Physical Therapist to join Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida. This pediatric position may provide therapy services in outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, or acute care settings, depending on the therapist's skill set. Days and hours vary based on departmental needs, including coverage for time off or fluctuations in census. Weekend or holiday coverage may be requested, and weekend availability is required. The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and consults with patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department. Services are provided under physician prescription and in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The therapist demonstrates pediatric physical therapy proficiency for patients from birth through age 21, and may need neonatal proficiency depending on the assigned setting. The role also contributes to staff development, clinical education, professional development, and program development. The therapist mentors students and colleagues, keeps current with field trends and research, participates in professional learning and department activities, supports community outreach, collaborates across departments and specialties, and completes timely documentation in accordance with departmental policy and applicable Joint Commission and CARF standards. The therapist participates in patient-treatment meetings as an interdisciplinary team member and maintains knowledge of insurance referral, authorization, and documentation requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least three months of experience; new graduates may be considered based on educational experiences.
- Florida state license to practice Physical Therapy.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire.
- Availability for weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in professional specialty organizations such as APTA or FPTA.
- Prior pediatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, and consult on patients referred to the Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department under physician prescription and applicable policies and procedures.
- Provide pediatric physical therapy to patients from birth through age 21; demonstrate neonatal proficiency when required by the assigned setting.
- Assess and develop activities that promote departmental knowledge and professionalism, and participate in peer review.
- Mentor affiliating physical therapy students, new physical therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers.
- Keep current with physical therapy trends and research; attend continuing education and in-services, and provide updates and educational experiences to associates, the discipline/program, and the outside community.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours, and develop ties with professional organizations.
- Participate in program development and marketing activities, attend program meetings, and contribute to department and program goals.
- Collaborate with community partners, participate in physical therapy-related community events, and provide outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with physical therapy needs.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and specialties.
- Complete timely documentation in accordance with departmental policy and Joint Commission and CARF standards.
- Attend meetings related to patient treatment and contribute as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Maintain knowledge of insurance referral and authorization processes and therapy documentation requirements.
- Provide coverage based on departmental needs, including weekends when needed.
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