Physical Therapist - Focus on Care, Not Billing
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you a Physical Therapist tired of productivity quotas and billing pressures? At Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), our therapists do not bill for their time.
Our unique, home-like skilled nursing environment is built around a simple idea : let therapists be therapists. We've removed the pressure of billing so you can dedicate 100% of your focus to what you do best-providing compassionate, high-quality, and individualized care to medically fragile children. You will have the freedom and time to truly connect with your patients, manage a meaningful caseload, and help children achieve milestones once thought impossible.
Combine this with a predictable Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends!) and an unmatched benefits package, and you've found a career that truly supports you and your family.
Unmatched Benefits for You and Your Family
We are proud to offer one of the most competitive and supportive benefits packages in the region :
100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance for you AND your eligible children.
Work-Life Balance : Stable, Monday-Friday daytime schedule. No weekends and no holiday rotations.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings : 403(b) plan with a strong employer match.
Peace of Mind : Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short / Long-Term Disability coverage.
Professional Growth : Full support for your career, including licensure reimbursement and CEU coverage.
About the Role & Your Impact
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at ECC, you will be a vital part of Delaware's only pediatric skilled nursing facility. You will join an incredible interdisciplinary team (Nurses, RTs, OTs, SLPs, Dietitians) dedicated to making childhood exceptional for children and young adults with complex medical needs.
Key Responsibilities :
Evaluate and treat children with a wide range of gross motor, mobility, and neuromuscular disorders.
Assess, recommend, and manage specialized rehabilitation equipment (wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers, orthoses).
Partner with vendors, orthotists, and the clinical team to ensure optimal equipment fitting and use.
Provide vital education and training to families, caregivers, and fellow team members.
Supervise PTAs and therapy aides, ensuring a high standard of care.
Complete documentation (Plans of Care, progress notes) to support care continuity and clinical justification.
Qualifications
License : Active (or eligibility for) Delaware PT license.
Education : Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Experience :
At least 1 year of pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in acute, complex, or medically fragile care settings (including trach / vent) is highly preferred.
Experience with rehabilitation equipment assessment and management is a significant plus.
About Exceptional Care for Children (ECC) Location : 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713
ECC is a one-of-a-kind facility providing transitional, long-term, and palliative care in a safe, home-like environment. We serve children and young adults who are medically fragile and technology-dependent. Our mission is to provide not just expert medical care, but an environment where they can learn, play, and thrive.
Exceptional Care for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex / gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.
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