Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$35/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics

Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

At BenchMark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting with our Milford, DE team.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose BenchMark Physical Therapy

  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant hourly rate: $26.00 - $35.00 / hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Delaware PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA 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 Therapist Assistants 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

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningMobility assessmentClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (80 salary observations; 239 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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 ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$77k)514 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Delaware vs national$92k median in Delaware$94k nationally (−2%)80 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Delaware101 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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$73k
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$90k-110k
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$110k-130k
0
$130k-150k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 4 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Seaford Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Benchmark Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities
Pathways for professional development
Modern clinical technology

Living in Milford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,866/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.