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Cadia
Dover, Delaware

Physical Therapist (PT) FT SIGN ON BONUS 30K w/exp - 15K w/out exp

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dover, DE 19904WE ARE OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS (FT) 30K w/exp - 15K w/out exp WE ARE ALSO OFFERING 4 10HR SHIFTS Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are.

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Benefits and Perks We Offer

Benefits Competitive Salary Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!

Free and Discounted Employee Meals Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/Inservice Programs Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless Discount Costco Membership Discount (DE only) Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only) Position Description The Physical Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life.

Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in! Duties and

Responsibilities

Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.

Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc. Administer standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance.

Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Qualifications Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state. Must have current and up to date CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct patient screenings and comprehensive evaluations to develop skilled plans of care. They are responsible for implementing evidence-based treatments to improve functional mobility, strength, and overall quality of life for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current, unencumbered, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state. A current and up-to-date CPR certification is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningComprehensive EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentFunctional Mobility ImprovementStandardized TestingPain ManagementRange of Motion TestingMotor Abilities AssessmentSensory Perception TestingGait Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (78 salary observations; 237 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,017 salary observations; 57,369 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 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) FT SIGN ON BONUS 30K w/exp - 15K w/out exp at CADIA a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$90k
4
$90k-100k
9
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$90k-$140k
#2

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$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - Bardonia, NY

$75k-$115k
#4

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$70k-$110k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$1,707/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Dover, DE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cadia

Hospitals and Health Care
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $30K with experience, $15K without
4x10 hour shifts option
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k with company match
Company paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Paid time off - vacation, personal, sick days & paid holidays