Physical Therapist
Location: , Delaware
Description: NemoursAI Hospital for Peds is in need of Physical Therapist right now, this career will be designated in Delaware. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Title: Physical Therapist, Pediatrics, Bear, Delaware Company Name: Nemours Location: Bear Delaware 19701 Nemours is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our duPont Pediatrics! , Becks Woods team in Bear, Delaware. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states: 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 Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital, Nemours duPont Pediatrics 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 emba! rked on a multi-phase expansion to create a children's hospita! l like no other in the region. Upon completion in June 2014, the hospital will include private patient rooms, a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a new expanded Emergency Department. Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment and consultation independently to typical patients within a program under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by department and Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Demonstrates at least 75% of Level I PT clinical competencies in direct patient care within probationary period.
Expands knowledge of less-common populations seen within the program through mentorship, educational opportunities, etc. Direct Patient Care Responsibilities: Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents and adults. Evaluates patients for physical therapy treatment, including positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, home programs, home accessibility, etc. Independently provides and coordinates a! ge-appropriate physical therapy treatment plans, treatment and consultation in typical patient care situations.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, JCAHO 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 equipment, home or school modifications, transition of care, etc. Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with the insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
May begin to investigate specialty areas within the physical therapy discipline. Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities: Assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process. Attends inservices/continuing education; provides updates in the form of ins! ervices to the department. Participates in program, discipline, special! ty and hospital/satellite CQI projects.
Contributes to discipline and program committees to enhance patient care; assists in assessing current procedures; and assists in developing methods of improvement related to patient care. Participates in activities to incre
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This career starts available on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:17:23 GMT