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ChristianaCare
Newark, Delaware

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.39-$56.63/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

ChristianaCare is seeking a full time inpatient Physical Therapist at the Newark campus, the largest campus in our network. This campus supports specialty certified programs such as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Treatment Center, and the Regional Center of Excellence in Heart and Vascular care, and Cancer Care. Physical Therapists deliver patient care in numerous settings such as ICUs, the Emergency Department, therapy gyms, and at the patient bedside.

Highlights

  • ChristianaCare is continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital
  • Career advancement opportunities with a formal Rehabilitation Career Ladder Program
  • We have affiliations with numerous colleges/universities that provide clinical instruction and lecturing opportunities
  • Variable shifts and hours may be available

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate graduate of an A.P.T.A. approved school of Physical Therapy
  • CPR Certification required
  • Current Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware License

ChristianaCare Offers

  • Highly Competitive Weekend and Holiday Pay
  • Health, dental and vision benefits
  • PTO accrual and PTO Cash Out Program
  • Unlimited on-line CEU subscription
  • 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with competitive Employer Match
  • Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.

Due to its location, working for Christiana Care offers opportunities to live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland. Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak's main East Coastline provide national and international accessibility.

Delaware and surrounding areas offer wonderful restaurants and regional cultural activities; proximity to major sporting events; excellent schools and urban and suburban housing options.

Within a two-hour drive or train ride, you can be in a popular beach resort; on the slopes in the Pocono mountains, or spending a day or weekend in New York City or Washington, D.C.!

  • If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!
  • Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63

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
  • Oct 30, 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

Key Responsibilities

Physical therapists deliver patient care in various settings including ICUs, the emergency department, and therapy gyms. They are responsible for supporting specialty certified programs and providing high-quality care at the patient bedside.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an A.P.T.A. approved school of physical therapy. A current Delaware license or eligibility for one and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Inpatient careTrauma center support

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (77 salary observations; 236 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 Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$100k
15
$100k-115k
1
$115k
3
$140k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
65% this job
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

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 weekends

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Highly Competitive Weekend and Holiday Pay
Health, dental and vision benefits
PTO accrual and PTO Cash Out Program
Unlimited on-line CEU subscription
403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with competitive Employer Match
Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program