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Upstream Rehabilitation
Millsboro, Delaware

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

At our clinic, we’re known for delivering exceptional patient outcomes and unmatched customer service — a reputation that makes us the go-to provider for both patients and referral sources throughout Millsboro and the surrounding communities. With strong local and regional presence, we offer personalized physical therapy services tailored to each individual’s needs.

Here, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload that includes a wide range of orthopedic conditions and workers’ compensation cases, thanks to a robust and varied payor mix. Whether you're looking to grow your clinical skills or make a meaningful impact in your community, you'll find the perfect opportunity here.

And here's the bonus: we're just minutes from the beach and closed on weekends — giving you the work-life balance you deserve!

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-7pm

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 PRN Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • 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 in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a team of clinicians to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy while maintaining strong patient relationships.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient TherapyCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $110k (middle half $108k–$114k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Delaware vs national$92k median in Delaware$94k nationally (−2%)80 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Delaware101 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Upstream Rehabilitation a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 17 employers
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<$90k
5
$90k-100k
10
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Upstream Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

No Weekends
Flexible Scheduling
Mentorship

Living in Millsboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$2,016/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.