Physical Therapist | Per Diem

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Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to work at the Christiana Hospital Newark campus inpatient facility. Requirement is to work 2 shifts per month with one of the shifts being on a Saturday or Sunday. There is an opportunity for additional weekday and weekend coverage when needed.

As a Physical Therapist with Christiana Care, you will be part of a dynamic team which includes treating patients and providing therapy for individuals requiring rehabilitation after injury or disease process. You will establish appropriate treatment programs that include goals to be attained and complete all documentation relating to patient care, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Our skilled team of therapists has developed many special skills that enhance our care of the patients we serve.

We encourage active learning and have a dynamic student affiliation program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an A.P.T.A. approved school of Physical Therapy
• At least two years of experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Current Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware License

This is a flat rate position. Any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00 per hour plus any applicable differentials. This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care'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

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