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Townsend, Delaware

Per Diem - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$85/visit

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT), After-School Pediatrics

Delaware | After-School Hours | Per Diem| Up to $85 per visit

Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.

At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job — they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and supporting families.

We are currently seeking passionate Physical Therapists (PTs) to provide pediatric therapy during after-school hours. This is an excellent opportunity for a PT looking for a per diem schedule while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

  • Why PTs Choose BAYADA
  • After-school hours that work around your existing schedule
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Choose your geographic coverage area
  • Part-time opportunities
  • Opportunity to build a consistent caseload

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $85 per visit
  • Weekly pay
  • Travel stipend/mileage reimbursement
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, if eligible
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unmatched Clinical Support
  • Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
  • Paid orientation
  • Comprehensive onboarding and professional development
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
  • What You’ll Do

As an After-School Pediatric PT, You Will

  • Provide individualized physical therapy services to school-age children during after-school hours
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on each child's needs and goals
  • Help children improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional skills
  • Partner with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child’s care team
  • Provide therapy in a supportive, child-centered environment
  • Complete electronic documentation for each visit
  • Communicate regularly with the clinical team regarding progress and ongoing needs
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Physical Therapist license in good standing
  • Active Delaware PT license
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Experience working with school-age children is a plus
  • Passion for helping children reach their goals
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently while being supported by an experienced clinical team
  • Availability during after-school hours
  • Make a Difference After the School Day Ends
  • If you’re a Physical Therapist looking for a meaningful pediatric opportunity that fits around your schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Join BAYADA and help children build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

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Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized physical therapy services to school-age children during after-school hours to improve their strength, mobility, and functional skills. Develop treatment plans, document visits, and collaborate with parents and the clinical team to support the child's progress.

Requirements

Must hold an active Physical Therapist license in Delaware. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required, and candidates must be available during after-school hours.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTreatment planningStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination therapyMobility trainingFunctional skills developmentPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 21 employers

5
<$100k
3
$100k-140k
3
$140k
8
$145k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
72% this job
401k / retirement match
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/visit
#2

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$70-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Townsend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k
Median resident rent
$1,193/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Travel Stipend/Mileage Reimbursement
PTO
401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (if eligible)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Orientation
Comprehensive Onboarding