Physical Therapist - Sign on bonus available!

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years.

Connecticut Orthopaedics is renowned for leadership and excellence in Orthopaedic and Physical Therapy services. With 14 therapy locations statewide, our physical therapy team plays a pivotal role in delivering personalized care that helps patients regain mobility and live pain-free lives.

We are looking for Physical Therapists to join our exceptional growing team. Work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary providers to deliver streamlined care for optimal patient recovery.

New Graduates Welcome & Sign on Bonus available!

Opportunity available in our Orange, CT location. Other locations also available.

Why Therapists Choose Connecticut Orthopaedics

  • Recent internal workforce survey results show:
  • More than 85% of therapists would recommend working here
  • 67% of our therapists have been with the organization more than 4 years
  • 60% of our therapists have more than 8 years of clinical experience
  • Nearly 40% of our hires come through colleague referrals
  • These results reflect a culture built on clinical collaboration, professional autonomy, and long-term career growth.

What You Will Do

  • Work in a Supportive Environment
  • Collaborate with experienced clinicians who value mentorship, teamwork, and professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Professional Growth
  • Free internal accredited continuing education courses, hybrid learning opportunities, and a generous annual CE allowance.
  • Access Cutting-Edge Technology
  • Utilize the latest equipment, evidence-based practice resources, and clinical learning tools.
  • Have access to Flexible Scheduling
  • We understand the importance of work-life balance. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available.
  • Orthopaedic Residency Program
  • Grow through our Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program.
  • Learn more:ct-ortho.com/physical-therapy-residency
  • Education & Experience Requirements
  • Active license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut
  • Completion of requirements to maintain licensure, including continuing education

New Graduates Welcome

We offer a pre-licensure position allowing graduates to work alongside experienced clinicians while studying for boards. This program provides income, mentorship, and a structured transition into practice.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • 401(k) contributions
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Free parking
  • Access to internal CEU programs

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized physical therapy care to patients to help them regain mobility and live pain-free lives. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary providers to deliver streamlined care for optimal patient recovery.

Requirements

Must hold an active license to practice physical therapy in Connecticut. New graduates are welcome and may participate in a pre-licensure program while studying for boards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (215 salary observations; 714 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists ranks #5 of 13 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 7 active listings.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 29 employers

17
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80/hr
#2

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Salary Range: $165000.00
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Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

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#4

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$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$604k
Median resident rent
$2,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Hamden, Connecticut
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Competitive salary
401(k) contributions
Company-paid life insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniform allowance
Free parking