Physical Therapist | Emergency Department Focused

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Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

ChristianaCare is seeking a full time inpatient Physical Therapist at the Newark campus, the largest campus in our network. This campus supports specialty certified programs such as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Treatment Center, and the Regional Center of Excellence in Heart and Vascular care, and Cancer Care. Physical Therapists deliver patient care in numerous settings such as ICUs, the Emergency Department, therapy gyms, and at the patient bedside.

Highlights:

ChristianaCare is continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital
Career advancement opportunities with a formal Rehabilitation Career Ladder Program
We have affiliations with numerous colleges/universities that provide clinical instruction and lecturing opportunities
Variable shifts and hours may be available

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate graduate of an A.P.T.A. approved school of Physical Therapy
CPR Certification required
Current Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware License

ChristianaCare Offers:

Highly Competitive Weekend and Holiday Pay
Health, dental and vision benefits
PTO accrual and PTO Cash Out Program
Unlimited on-line CEU subscription
403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with competitive Employer Match
Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.

Due to its location, working for Christiana Care offers opportunities to live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland. Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak's main East Coastline provide national and international accessibility. Delaware and surrounding areas offer wonderful restaurants and regional cultural activities; proximity to major sporting events; excellent schools and urban and suburban housing options. Within a two-hour drive or train ride, you can be in a popular beach resort; on the slopes in the Pocono mountains, or spending a day or weekend in New York City or Washington, D.C.!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’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.

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