As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

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 departmental and hospital policies and procedures.  Expands knowledge of less common populations seen within the program through mentorship and educational opportunities. 

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults; completes at least 75% of Level I PT competencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
• Evaluates patients for physical therapy treatment including positioning, adaptive equipment, home programs, home accessibility, etc. Independently provides and coordinates age appropriate physical therapy treatment plans, treatment and consultation in typical patient care situations.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, transition of care, etc.
• Assists in coordinating outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy/hospital.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #4.7, The Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
• Provides inservice training programs and follows specific protocols/pathways for direct patient care issues as mandated by hospital specialty programs.

Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities

• Staff development: 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 inservices to associates.
• CQI: participates in program, discipline, specialty, and hospital-wide CQI projects.
• Assessment and Treatment: 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. Follows current protocols and clinical & critical pathways.
• Program Development: participates in activities and provides suggestions to increase program use, awareness, and marketing in meeting goals of the department. Attends monthly program meetings.
• Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating physical therapy students, new physical therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers. Adequately and appropriately provides PTA supervision. Participates in student and volunteer program organization.
• Teamwork: Participates in single discipline, multi-disciplinary, and specialty teams.
• Professional Development: Develops ties with professional organizations. Provides educational inservices and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community. Attends physical therapy meetings as scheduled in the hospital. May participate in promotional activities for physical therapy and/or hospital.
• Weekend Rehab Rotation: Checks crash cart per hospital policy.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience preferred.  New graduates with pediatric fieldwork will be considered.
• Previous experience working in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility preferred.
• Florida State License to practice Physical Therapy required.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (APTA, Florida PT Association), preferred.
• AHA BLS/CPR certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires weekend and evening hours to meet the expectations and needs of our patients and families.

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.