Pediatric Physical Therapist
Exceptional Care for ChildrenNewark, DE, USA- Full-time
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Pediatric Physical Therapist
Location : 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713
Schedule : Full-time, Monday-Friday (No Weekends)
About Exceptional Care for Children (ECC)
Exceptional Care for Children (ECC) is Delaware's first and only pediatric skilled nursing facility, caring for medically fragile children and young adults in a safe, home-like environment. We provide transitional, long-term, and palliative care with a focus on both clinical excellence and quality of life.
Our mission is simple but powerful : to make childhood exceptional, even for those with the most complex medical needs. At ECC, therapy is not just a clinical service - it's an opportunity to help children achieve milestones once thought impossible, while supporting families and working as part of a truly collaborative team.
Responsibilities
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at ECC, you will :
Evaluate and treat children with gross motor delays, mobility challenges, gait impairments, strength and balance deficits, coordination issues, range of motion limitations, postural and tone abnormalities, and neuromuscular disorders
Assess, recommend, and manage rehabilitation equipment, including orthoses, wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers, and other specialized devices
Partner with vendors, orthotists, and technicians to ensure proper fitting, safety, and expansion of equipment inventory
Provide education and training to families, caregivers, and healthcare team members on positioning, equipment use, and therapeutic exercise programs
Supervise PTAs, therapy aides, and standing programs, ensuring consistency and high-quality care delivery
Document all therapy services accurately, including Plans of Care, progress notes, orders, and clinical justification for interventions
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Active Delaware PT license (or eligibility to obtain)
Experience with rehabilitation equipment assessment and management preferred
Experience in acute, complex, or medically fragile care settings (including trach / vent) preferred
At least 1 year of pediatric experience strongly preferred
Why Join ECC
Predictable schedule : Monday-Friday, no weekends or holiday rotations
Meaningful caseload : Smaller patient ratios allow for deeper, more personalized care
Unique clinical experience : Work with medically complex, technology-dependent children in a setting unlike hospital or outpatient care
Collaborative environment : Join an interdisciplinary team of nurses, respiratory therapists, OTs, SLPs, dietitians, educators, and enrichment specialists
Professional growth : Licensure reimbursement, CEU coverage, and hands-on experience with advanced rehabilitation equipment
Comprehensive benefits : Health insurance, generous PTO, 403(b) with employer match, employer-paid life and disability coverage
About Our Patients
We serve children and young adults who are medically fragile and technology-dependent, many with tracheostomies, ventilators, or complex rehabilitation needs. Our goal is to provide not just expert medical care, but also an environment where they can learn, play, and thrive.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA)
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