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Upstream Rehabilitation
Seaford, Delaware

Physical Therapist - Float

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Floater -- Outpatient Ortho
  • Clinic Coverage: Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, and Seaford
  • Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

At BenchMark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring a full-time float PT who wants a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of their career. Provide coverage to our Southern Delaware teams in Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, and Seaford where you can treat a wide range of patient populations, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork.

This role is ideal for a clinician who is adaptable, thrives in different clinical settings, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across several communities.

  • Why Clinicians Choose BenchMark
  • Competitive Physical Therapist compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Physical Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy across multiple clinics to provide coverage for PTO, medical leaves, and staffing gaps
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active Delaware Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients across multiple outpatient clinic locations. Collaborate with local teams to provide coverage for staffing gaps while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-based care planningClinical documentationAdaptabilityOutpatient therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 21 employers

7
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
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$115k-130k
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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
33% this job
Relocation assistance
19%

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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 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seaford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,176/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship