Physical Therapist, Staff I, Afternoon Part Time
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: Nemours is presently looking of Physical Therapist, Staff I, Afternoon Part Time right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Delaware. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Nemours is seeking a part time, afternoon Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient Therapy Services team in Delaware.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states â€" Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News & World Report , this world-renowned teaching hospital has served children from 42 states and 14 nations. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children's Clinic provides expert care for even more children across the Delaware Valley through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems. To keep pace with the changing health care environment and build a healthier future for our children, Nemours has embarked on a multi-phase expansion to create a children's hospital like no other in the region. Upon completion in June 2014, the hospital will include private, family-centered, technologically advanced patient rooms, a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a new expanded Emergency Department.
Premium Pay: $54.00/hour.
Work hours: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 7:30pm or 4 days/week 2:30pm - 7:30pm (must be flexible with days).
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation independently to all patients across programs under the prescription of a physician within the guidelines designated by the department and hospital policy and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care Responsibilities
1. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages; pediatrics, adolescents and adults.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
3. Performs all essential and marginal responsibilities for Staff I, Staff II and Senior Staff Physical Therapy job descriptions.
4. Provides/coordinates information and or effective evaluation and treatment strategies and support to families while considering the lifelong implications for various diagnoses of patients seen within the department.
5. Completes timely documentation as required by therapeutic services department policy 4.7, JCAHO and CARF standards.
6. Coordinates/attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member. Takes leadership role as indicated by teamâ€"case management, care team leader.
7. Coordinates collaboration with outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy/ hospital with child specific or specialty specific team members.
8. Provides inservice training programs and follows specific protocols/pathways for direct patient care issues as mandated by hospital specialty programs. When applicable works with staff to review and revise protocols/pathways.
I. Education, Area of Study, Training and Experience:
A. Education, Training, Experience
1. B.S. or higher degree or certificate of proficiency in Physical Therapy.
2. Two - five years or more experience preferred.
3. Five years or more pediatric/specialty experience preferred.
B. Other Requirements
1. Strong multi-specialty knowledge and experience as related to pediatrics
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong teaching and interpersonal skills.
II. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
A.License, Registration, or Certification
1.Delaware State License to practice Physical Therapy.
2.CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 months of employment.
3.Specialty certification preferred as necessary for department.
4.Member of professional specialty organizations (APTA, Delaware PT Association, SCI, TBI Associations, etc.) preferred. Nemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.
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This vacancy will be started on: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:35:27 GMT
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