Physical Therapist (Glen Mills, PA) at NemoursCareerSite

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluation, Physical Therapy Treatment, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Neonates, Inpatient Care, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Joint Commission Standards, CARF Standards, Durable Medical Equipment Consultation, HIPAA Compliance, CPR Certification, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (Full-Time), to join our team in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Scheduled Hours: Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday 11am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth through adulthood. We treat across all inpatient units including intensive care. * 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 durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program 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; 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 a CAPTE accredited university required. * Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences. * State of Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License or provisional/temporary license required upon hire. Compact licensure is acceptable for primary and secondary licensure when the practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact state. * Must obtain State of Delaware Physical Therapy License. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure. * Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license. * American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment. * Member of professional specialty organizations (APTA) preferred. * Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred. Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for full-time associates and part-time associates meeting required weekly hours which includes: * 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 #LI-EP1 Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org [http://www.nemours.org/].

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients across all inpatient units, ranging in age from birth through adulthood, demonstrating proficiency in the care of pediatrics, adolescents, and neonates as required. Responsibilities also include timely documentation, contributing to interdisciplinary team discussions, and consulting on discharge planning needs like durable medical equipment.