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Wilmington, Delaware

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Silverside - Wilmington, DE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 Dis

  • ability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Dis
  • ability 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 comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to restore function and improve quality of life. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, adjusting treatment plans, and utilizing evidence-based techniques to enhance mobility and strength.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Delaware. Additionally, a current and up-to-date CPR certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationCare PlanningPain ManagementStrength TrainingRange Of Motion ExercisesBalance TrainingGait TrainingEvidence-based PracticeMotor Ability AssessmentSensory Perception Testing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,786/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 (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 Cadia

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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