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US Physical Therapy
Lewes, Delaware

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

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 the addition of three new clinical partners: Jen Atwood, Rick Beeson, and Andrew Fortner. The team at Premier 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to serve others, learn, and grow! Our ideal candidate:

  • Shows strong emphasis on excellent patient care, quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
  • A self-starter who has a strong work ethic and is team-oriented in nature.
  • Excellent communication and people skills

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited college with an APTA curriculum
  • Current Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant licensure (PTA)
  • New or recent graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply
  • Additional Information
  • Employment as a Physical Therapist Assistant with Premier Offers:

Competitive pay and performance compensation packages that reward you for your productivity and clinical excellence!

Comprehensive benefits package

Unparalleled CEU and PTO options that give you flexibility to grow professionally and create a work-life balance on your own terms!

  • Health, dental, vision benefits, and more!
  • 401k retirement plan, disability, and life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Cell phone, travel, and shopping discount plans
  • Multi-level focused leadership training and development

Pay rate increases and reimbursement for fees associated with Board Clinical Specialty Certification and other specialties

Advancement opportunities as our footprint in Delaware continues to grow

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care and outcomes within an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy setting. Collaborate with a team to treat musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain across various acute and chronic conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMusculoskeletal TreatmentOrthopedic Physical Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at US Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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$35-$39/hr
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program