Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT), Millsboro, Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy•Millsboro, DE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy is hiring an Orthopedic Physical Therapist for its Millsboro, Delaware team. The physical-therapist-owned private practice has operated independently for more than 27 years and runs 12 outpatient clinics across Maryland and Delaware. The position offers a base salary of $82,000 to $100,000 depending on experience, with up to $12,500 in bonuses. The role is available full-time or part-time. The therapist will provide general outpatient orthopedic care to a varied caseload of ages and diagnoses, treating patients one-on-one for entire sessions, with fewer than 11 patients scheduled per day and no productivity quota. Care may include post-surgical knees and patients with lymphedema, vestibular conditions, pelvic floor needs, and other orthopedic concerns. The practice emphasizes individualized, hands-on care rather than a gym-style model where patients are handed exercises and moved along. Clinicians work alongside six to eight therapists and additional physical therapist assistants and technicians. Therapy pools are on-site or nearby in the community. The schedule includes approximately 30 minutes of non-treatment time each day, and documentation is completed through Prompt EMR with AI-assisted notes. Four-day or five-day workweeks are available, and clinicians help set their hours. The practice supports specialization in areas including orthopedics, manual therapy, pain science, dry needling, pelvic floor, lymphedema, aquatic therapy, balance and vestibular therapy, neurologic rehabilitation, dance rehabilitation, and sports rehabilitation. Development support includes a named mentor, weekly meetings, clinical case review, continuing education funding, paid certification opportunities, and pathways to an orthopedic residency, clinical instruction, program leadership, or clinic director roles. New graduates are encouraged to apply and begin with a reduced caseload that builds over their first three months.

Nice To Haves

New graduates and clinicians finishing school in the spring are encouraged to apply.
Interest in developing a clinical specialty such as orthopedics, manual therapy, pain science, dry needling, pelvic floor, lymphedema, aquatic therapy, balance and vestibular therapy, neurologic rehabilitation, dance rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy for a varied caseload of orthopedic patients and diagnoses.
Treat patients throughout their sessions, providing hands-on, individualized care.
Complete clinical documentation using Prompt EMR and its AI-assisted notes.
Participate in mentorship, weekly meetings, and case review with clinical leadership during the first year.
Pursue certifications and specialty development in collaboration with a mentor.

Benefits

Base salary of $82,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.
Up to $12,500 in bonuses: $5,000 at signing, $3,750 at year two, and $3,750 at year three.
$1,000 per year for continuing education, with more available for specialties.
License renewal reimbursement.
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification paid in full.
120 hours of PTO to start, growing with tenure.
Six paid holidays.
401(k) with a 4% match, beginning at three months.
Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, disability, and supplemental insurance.
Student loan assistance of $5,000 per year, paid pre-tax.
Paid specialty certification and mentorship.
Four-day or five-day workweeks, with clinicians helping set their hours.