Physical Therapist - Bear, DE
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Bear, Delaware, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and in Senior Living Communities, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians support mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, clinician-driven decision-making, and its mission to abolish ageism. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways are available; compensation and benefits depend on experience and employment type. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, extended standing and walking, climbing stairs, and therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Travel by car to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Depending on role and opportunity, supervise PTA/OTAs, teach as a Clinical Instructor, mentor new graduates, or contribute written or social-media content.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Additional compensation opportunities for serving as a Clinical Instructor or mentor, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above bi-weekly quota, and writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
