Nemours Children's Health
Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)
Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Job Description
The rehabilitation program at Nemours Children’s Health has an opening for a part‑time Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team. This position services children and adolescents with brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders and post‑surgical rehabilitation needs within our CARF accredited comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation program.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
Completes timely documentation as required by department policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to interdisciplinary discussion.
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.
Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and department needs.
When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation, including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980.GL.24.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited university required.
Minimum of 3‑6 months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
A second Occupational Therapist License will be required for PA or NJ. Submission of license or proof of application within 2 weeks of acceptance; the second license need not be active at start of employment. All clinical staff maintain dual licensure.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
Pennsylvania clearances required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, State OT Assoc.) preferred.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and 6 paid holidays
Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
Work‑Life Benefits
About Us 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, and 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. We focus on prevention as much as cures, working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. Our mission extends beyond clinical treatment to research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to healthier generations of children. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We seek individuals passionate about culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and building an inclusive environment. All associates are expected to embed these philosophies in daily work with colleagues, patients, and families.
Visit us at www.nemours.org.
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Essential Functions
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
Completes timely documentation as required by department policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to interdisciplinary discussion.
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.
Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and department needs.
When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation, including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980.GL.24.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited university required.
Minimum of 3‑6 months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
A second Occupational Therapist License will be required for PA or NJ. Submission of license or proof of application within 2 weeks of acceptance; the second license need not be active at start of employment. All clinical staff maintain dual licensure.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
Pennsylvania clearances required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license.
Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, State OT Assoc.) preferred.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and 6 paid holidays
Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
Work‑Life Benefits
About Us 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, and 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. We focus on prevention as much as cures, working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. Our mission extends beyond clinical treatment to research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to healthier generations of children. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We seek individuals passionate about culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and building an inclusive environment. All associates are expected to embed these philosophies in daily work with colleagues, patients, and families.
Visit us at www.nemours.org.
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