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Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington, Delaware

Physical Therapist- Float

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Float Physical Therapist covering inpatient and outpatient sites in DE, NJ, PA. Weekend rotation required. $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Join Nemours Children's Health as a Physical Therapist – Float, Sign-On Bonus in Wilmington, Delaware. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (formerly Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children), is hiring a Float Physical Therapist to provide coverage as needed in our inpatient and outpatient programs located in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Requirements

  • Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training. Job Requirements
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy or its equivalent from an CAPTE accredited university required.
  • Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
  • State of Delaware Physical Therapist License required upon hire.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric physical therapy services across multiple Nemours locations in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, timely clinical documentation, and recommending home or school modifications for discharge.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric careInpatient rehabilitationOutpatient rehabilitationAcute careNeonatal careDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationDurable medical equipment assessmentInsurance authorizationInfection controlBLS certificationPatient assessmentEarly interventionClinical mentorship

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).

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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
Work Life Benefits
$5,000 sign on bonus