Pays $50 - $60/hrPhysical Therapist market median is ~$112k (20 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Upstream Rehabilitation
Middletown, Delaware

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

PRN physical therapist in outpatient ortho. $50-$60/hr. Flexible schedule. Path to clinic ownership. Modern tech. Supportive team.

Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist - PRN in Middletown, Delaware. Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us! At BenchMark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients.
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy.
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment.
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent).
  • Active Delaware Physical Therapist license (or eligible).
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career.
  • When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $50 - $60/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Middletown, Delaware.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical TherapyEvidence-Based Care PlanningPatient CareOutcomes-Driven TherapyClinical DocumentationCollaboration

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 64 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Path to clinic ownership/partnership
Modern clinical technology
Supportive team
Education and development programs