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Milford, Connecticut

Physical Therapist | ChristianaCare HomeHealth

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.22–$61.16 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Details Make every visit count. Transform lives where patients feel most comfortable, at home. At ChristianaCare HomeHealth, our Physical Therapists do more than provide care, they empower patients to regain independence, improve mobility, and achieve meaningful health goals in the comfort of their own homes.

We're seeking a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to join our growing team serving Milford/Millsboro, Kent County.

In this rewarding role, you'll build strong patient relationships, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an exceptional interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding care.

Why Join ChristianaCare HomeHealth? At ChristianaCare, we recognize that caring for our caregivers is just as important as caring for our patients.

We offer a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous paid time off and holiday benefits Retirement savings and employer-sponsored plans Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Employee wellness programs and resources A supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence and compassion

What You'll Do

Deliver skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety measures, and mobility strategies Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes Document care accurately and in accordance with regulatory standards

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Current and appropriate Physical Therapist licensure Home health or home care experience preferred Valid driver's license and active automobile insurance required Strong clinical, communication, and patient education skills Make a Difference Every Day.

If you're passionate about helping people regain independence, improve their quality of life, and recover in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring expert care home!

Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Dec 31, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.

Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled physical therapy services and individualized treatment plans to patients within their own homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to educate patients and caregivers on mobility and safety strategies.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist and a current valid licensure. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are mandatory for home visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient Relationship ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (215 salary observations; 714 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 14 employers

10
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
1
$120k
3
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

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$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Milford city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$2,482/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
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 ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
Retirement savings and employer-sponsored plans
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs and resources