Physical Therapist PRN

Cadia Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401k Retirement With Company Match

Referral Bonuses and More!

Tickets At Work for Discounted Tickets

Free and Discounted Employee Meals

In Facility Training/Inservice

Employee Assistance Program

Free Will/Estate Preparation Services

Optional Legal & Identity Protection

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare in Dover, DE is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop individualized plans of care, and promote functional mobility. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to regulations, and high-quality patient care.

You will administer screenings, evaluations, and tests, monitor progress, and adjust treatments to maximize outcomes, while maintaining CPR and state licensure requirements. This position is on-site in Dover.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Delaware.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation and forms related to screening and evaluation, including physician orders and care plans.
• Administer standardized tests (e.g., BORG, Timed Up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach) for evaluations and for ongoing discharge planning.
• Assess pain, strength, range of motion, motor skills, sensation, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency; document findings to guide treatment plans.
• Apply evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to improve mobility, balance, and gait.

Skills

Screenings

Evaluations

Plan of care development

Evidence-based treatment techniques

Education

Physical Therapist license (Delaware)

Tools

BORG Scale

Timed Up and Go

6 Minute Walk Test

Functional Reach Test

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dover, DE 19904, Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services

Position Description

The Physical Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Administer standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.