Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Pike Creek - Wilmington, DE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, We are offering a 30k sign-on bonus for 1 year or MORE experienced Physical Therapist (PT).
We are offering a 15k sign-on for a newly licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Cadia Healthcare - Pike Creek 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
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 DE. Must have current and up to date CPR certification.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to restore function and improve quality of life. They are responsible for documenting patient progress and utilizing evidence-based techniques to enhance mobility, strength, and coordination.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current, unencumbered, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Delaware. Additionally, a current and up-to-date CPR certification is required for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (52 salary observations; 236 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)342 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Delaware vs national | $93k median in Delaware | $94k nationally (−1%)52 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Delaware index 99.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Delaware | 107 active | 22,100 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 52% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $30k sign-on | Delaware Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Wilmington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $296k
- Typical market rent
- $1,757/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.6
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.