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Stratford, Connecticut

Physical Therapist - Outpatient-Stratford - Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team.

All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

  • 1. Clinical Skills
  • 1.1 Demonstrates Skill in Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Providing Therapy
  • 2. Productivity
  • 2.1 Manages a Full Caseload on a Daily Basis
  • 3. Documentation and Administrative Tasks
  • 3.1 Demonstrates consistency and timeliness with non-clinical tasks
  • 4. Professionalism
  • 4.1 Demonstrates Participation in Professional Development
  • 5. Comprehensive Patient Care
  • 5.1 Demonstrates Ability to Function as Interdisciplinary Team Member

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of accredited physical therapy program or equivalent and B.S. degree.

Experience

  • LICENSURE

Current Connecticut licensure in physical therapy or demonstrated eligibility. Current BLS/CPR certification.

Physical Demand

The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals., The worker must be able to operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.

Additional Information

HOURS: Per diem/As needed

Adult outpatient PT position seeking candidate with interest in or experience/certification with specialty care. This includes the specialties of Neuro, Ortho, Pelvic Health, Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehab, Oncology Rehab, Lymphedema, Geriatrics, Craniosacral and Schroth. Experience required.

YNHHS Requisition ID

133567

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationNeuro RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationVestibular RehabilitationOncology RehabilitationLymphedema ManagementCraniosacral TherapySchroth MethodBLS Certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% 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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

18
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
3
$140k
6
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stratford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$482k
Typical market rent
$2,319/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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