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Lewes, Delaware

Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape Henlopen

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance was founded in 2007 to bring the region another level of care focused on the highest standards of clinical excellence. This focus on excellence is driving the success of the health of Premier’s patients and communities.

Since its founding, Premier has grown its model of clinical excellence with new clinical partners, and has achieved ABPTRFE accreditation for our in-house Sports Residency and Orthopedic Residency Programs.

Together, the team has created an environment to continue enabling the growth of physical therapists who have a patient-centered focus on the development of the highest clinical standards.

Premier PT is an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy group treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain for all conditions.

We specialize in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, dry needling, vestibular interventions, splinting and certified hand therapy, industrial injury prevention and rehabilitation, recovery from auto accident injuries, post-concussion treatment, balance training, post-surgical rehabilitation, athletic training, and the treatment and rehabilitation of all types of acute and chronic pain and injury conditions.

We believe strongly in serving our communities, and we provide outreach Athletic Training services to nine Delaware high schools and multiple community sport organizations.

We currently have ten locations throughout Delaware!

Locations - Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance DE

Job Description

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance has an immediate opening for a motivated full-time Physical Therapist Assistant with an entrepreneurial spirit for our fun and energetic outpatient clinic in Cape Henlopen.

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance has created an environment that embraces and rewards evidence-based clinical excellence and genuine care for patients above all else. Our goal is to be the regional leader in clinical excellence providing the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding physical therapists drive that mission!

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
  • Current State of Delaware license Physical Therapist Assistant License, CPR certification.
  • Outgoing and energetic personality
  • Additional Information
  • High level advancement opportunities for experienced Physical Therapist Assistant
  • A formalized mentoring process for young Physical Therapists
  • Highly competitive salary and performance compensation package
  • Reimbursement for fees associated with Board Clinical Specialty Certification
  • Significant continuing education reimbursement

Highly Competitive Benefits Package

  • Including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K Retirement Plan, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and an Employee Discount Program
  • Infinite opportunities for future professional growth in clinical excellence and leadership

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy to patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver evidence-based care and support the clinic's mission of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic Physical TherapyMusculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (56 salary observations; 246 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

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#1

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Compassus · Olympia, Washington

$29.6-$46.07/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (F/T)

Interface Rehab · Gardena, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lewes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$538k
Typical market rent
$2,368/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Physical Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Discount Program