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Physical Therapist role delivering comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation for adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery at Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital, a patient-centered rehab hospital. You'll evaluate patients, set functional goals, and deliver evidence-based treatment across complex neuro/ortho/cardiopulmonary cases. Standout perk: professional growth via advanced rehab exposure, in-service education, and quality improvement projects.
Key skills
Physical Therapist licensurePatient evaluation and functional goal settingEvidence-based treatment planningManual therapyTherapeutic exerciseGait and transfer trainingNeuromuscular re-educationPost-surgical rehabilitationElectronic medical record (EMR) documentationInterdisciplinary team collaboration
Salary not listed — comparable full-time hospital Physical Therapist roles in Delaware typically pay about $75,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and setting.
You'll thrive here if you’re a licensed PT with strong clinical reasoning and communication who enjoys fast-paced, interdisciplinary inpatient rehab and is committed to patient-centered outcomes.
Why apply
- Supportive, collaborative rehab team
- Professional growth and continuous learning
- Opportunity to join quality improvement projects
Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, providing comprehensive rehabilitation care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. In this role, you will work with a diverse caseload of adults who may present with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and other complex medical conditions. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will perform thorough evaluations, establish functional goals in collaboration with patients and families, and design individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that promote mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
As a Physical Therapist at Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital, you will provide a full spectrum of therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, neuromuscular re-education, balance and coordination activities, and post-surgical rehabilitation programs. You will utilize appropriate rehabilitation equipment and modalities while carefully monitoring patient response and adjusting treatment plans to optimize outcomes. Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record will be an essential part of your daily responsibilities, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
You will be an integral member of a compassionate, patient-centered, interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. Together, you will participate in care planning, case conferences, discharge planning, and patient education to support safe transitions and long-term success at home or in the community. Educating patients and their families on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, fall prevention, and lifestyle strategies will be a key component of your practice.
Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital offers a supportive environment that values empathy, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have opportunities for professional growth through exposure to advanced rehabilitation practices, participation in in-service education and continuous learning initiatives, and the ability to contribute to quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist who demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.
This full-time position is based primarily on-site in a hospital rehabilitation setting, with the potential for some hybrid responsibilities depending on patient and departmental needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment, adhering to regulatory and safety standards, and contributing positively to the hospital’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-focused rehabilitative care.
As a Physical Therapist at Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital, you will provide a full spectrum of therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, neuromuscular re-education, balance and coordination activities, and post-surgical rehabilitation programs. You will utilize appropriate rehabilitation equipment and modalities while carefully monitoring patient response and adjusting treatment plans to optimize outcomes. Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record will be an essential part of your daily responsibilities, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
You will be an integral member of a compassionate, patient-centered, interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. Together, you will participate in care planning, case conferences, discharge planning, and patient education to support safe transitions and long-term success at home or in the community. Educating patients and their families on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, fall prevention, and lifestyle strategies will be a key component of your practice.
Eastside Rehabilitation Hospital offers a supportive environment that values empathy, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have opportunities for professional growth through exposure to advanced rehabilitation practices, participation in in-service education and continuous learning initiatives, and the ability to contribute to quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist who demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.
This full-time position is based primarily on-site in a hospital rehabilitation setting, with the potential for some hybrid responsibilities depending on patient and departmental needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment, adhering to regulatory and safety standards, and contributing positively to the hospital’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-focused rehabilitative care.