Physical Therapist - OP Ortho Southern DE

Position: Full time outpatient orthopedic physical therapist

Location: NovaCare Delmar, DE

Specialties: Outpatient orthopedics, neurology, concussion, vestibular, pediatrics, pelvic health, and industrial

Salary: Starting at $80,000

At NovaCare in Delmar- DE, every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We treat a diverse population of pediatrics through geriatrics offering general ortho, neuro, concussion, vestibular, pediatrics, pelvic health, POETS, and fall prevention rehabilitative services. Our expectations are ten patients per day with most clinicians averaging 10-12 in an eight hour day. New graduate physical therapists are WELCOME! We have experienced clinicians on staff able to offer a defined mentorship. 

Schedule: Weekdays 40 hours with two days treating until 7PM. Last patient scheduled an hour prior. We can consider alternative schedules such as three 10's and two 5's. NO WEEKENDS.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance 
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

For Details Contact:

Shanel Green

Sr. Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

ssgreen@selectmedical.com

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• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.