Physical Therapist | Inpatient Acute Care
Listed compensation
$36.1-$57.76/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?
ChristianaCare is seeking a full time inpatient Physical Therapist at the Newark campus, the largest campus in our network. This campus supports specialty certified programs such as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Treatment Center, and the Regional Center of Excellence in Heart and Vascular care, and Cancer Care. Physical Therapists deliver patient care in numerous settings such as ICUs, the Emergency Department, therapy gyms, and at the patient bedside.
Highlights
- ChristianaCare is continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital
- Career advancement opportunities with a formal Rehabilitation Career Ladder Program
- We have affiliations with numerous colleges/universities that provide clinical instruction and lecturing opportunities
- Variable shifts and hours may be available
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate graduate of an A.P.T.A. approved school of Physical Therapy
- CPR Certification required
- Current Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware License
ChristianaCare Offers
- Highly Competitive Weekend and Holiday Pay
- Health, dental and vision benefits
- PTO accrual and PTO Cash Out Program
- Unlimited on-line CEU subscription
- 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with competitive Employer Match
- Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.
Due to its location, working for Christiana Care offers opportunities to live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland. Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak's main East Coastline provide national and international accessibility.
Delaware and surrounding areas offer wonderful restaurants and regional cultural activities; proximity to major sporting events; excellent schools and urban and suburban housing options.
Within a two-hour drive or train ride, you can be in a popular beach resort; on the slopes in the Pocono mountains, or spending a day or weekend in New York City or Washington, D.C.!
- If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!
- Hourly Pay Range: $36.10 - $57.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Post End Date
- Jan 29, 2027
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy to inpatient patients across hospital settings, including ICUs, the Emergency Department, therapy gyms, and at the bedside. Support care delivery at the Newark campus, which includes specialized trauma, stroke, cardiovascular, and cancer programs.
Requirements
Applicants must graduate with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an A.P.T.A.-approved physical therapy program and hold CPR certification. A current Delaware physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain one is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (78 salary observations; 237 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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