Physical Therapist (Deptford, NJ)

Nemours Children's Health•Deptford Township, NJ

2d•$77,027 - $123,243•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for its outpatient location in Deptford, New Jersey. The position provides physical therapy evaluations, interventions, and patient and family education. The therapist establishes and maintains appropriate documentation and communicates with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies in accordance with state licensure and applicable departmental and Delaware Valley policies and procedures. The therapist provides care to pediatric patients and adolescents, and to neonates when required by assignment. They serve a variety of patient types, recognize the limits of their own expertise, and seek mentorship when appropriate. The role participates in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice, and attends treatment meetings as an interdisciplinary team member. The therapist consults with other services, families, and outside agencies on durable medical equipment, home and school modifications, and transitional therapy programs before discharge from therapy. The role also requires familiarity with insurance referrals, authorizations, and therapy documentation requirements. Weekend and holiday inpatient coverage may be required as part of a rotation when assigned. Nemours Children’s Health is a nonprofit pediatric health system focused on clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Its Whole Child Health approach emphasizes prevention and treatment in partnership with communities. The organization states that inclusion and belonging guide its strategy and that it is committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and supporting associates, patients, and families.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent from a CAPTE-accredited university.
Three to six months of experience; new graduates may be considered based on educational experiences.
New Jersey Physical Therapist license or provisional/temporary license required upon hire.
Clinical staff must hold a second Delaware license. License or proof of application submission must be submitted within two weeks of job acceptance; the second license need not be active at the start of employment. Compact licensure is acceptable when eligible and maintaining an active home-state license in a Compact state.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within six months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Pennsylvania clearances required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional specialty organizations such as APTA or a state physical therapy association.
Pediatric experience.
Pelvic Floor experience.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy evaluations, interventions, and patient/family education.
Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate with medical and clinical staff and outside agencies according to applicable policies, procedures, and licensure guidelines.
Provide care to pediatric patients and adolescents, and to neonates when required by assignment.
Provide services to a variety of patient types, recognize personal limitations, and seek mentorship as needed.
Complete timely documentation in accordance with departmental policy, Joint Commission standards, and CARF standards.
Attend meetings related to patient treatment and contribute as an interdisciplinary team member.
Consult with other services, families, and outside agencies about durable medical equipment, home/school modifications, and transitional therapy programs before discharge from therapy.
Maintain familiarity with insurance referral and authorization processes and therapy documentation requirements.
Complete mandatory training, which may include safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR, and program-specific respiratory training.
Participate in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation when required by assignment.
Participate in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.