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Home Care Physical Therapist $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

Physical Therapist, Home Care

  • Location: Waterbury Region
  • Status: Full Time
  • Bonus: Sign On Bonus

Position Purpose

Our home care physical therapists use cutting edge technology and clinical knowledge to provide exceptional care to patients who require one on one attention and monitoring in the sacred place they call home.

Compassionate care is provided to all members of our communities through a multidisciplinary approach working collaboratively with physicians, nursing team members, social workers, and home health aides.

Enthusiastic candidates must excel in an autonomous work environment, be highly motivated, detail orientated, organized and technologically proficient.

Position Details

This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid out in 4 installments.

Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm with rotating weekends (currently team is working one every 17 weeks)

What You Will Do

  • Plan and prioritize visits based on client needs and physician orders.
  • Assess clients at admission and key intervals and document accurately.
  • Develop and update care plans with measurable goals in collaboration with physician and client.
  • Provide therapy using approved techniques, exercises, and modalities.
  • Coordinate care and referrals with other disciplines as needed.
  • Educate clients and caregivers on therapy programs and home exercises.
  • Monitor progress and report changes promptly to the physician.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
  • Complete documentation at point of care in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a degree, which includes an internship from a baccalaureate/university program in physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited program which includes an internship.
  • Current Physical Therapist license in Connecticut.
  • Minimum 1 year as a Physical Therapist or completion of 6–8 week preceptorship.
  • Familiarity with home healthcare and regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Maintain clinical skills and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships with clients and families.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Mission Driven, patient-centered focus
  • Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays
  • 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and mileage reimbursement.
  • Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
  • Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is dedicated to providing compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable—at home. We are the region's most comprehensive home care provider, committed to trusted quality of care. With new strategies, vision, and technology, we are shaping the future of healthcare.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Assess home-care patients, plan and deliver therapy, and develop measurable care goals in collaboration with patients and physicians. Coordinate referrals and interdisciplinary care, educate patients and caregivers, monitor progress, and complete timely documentation in compliance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an APTA-approved or accredited program that includes an internship, plus a current Connecticut physical therapist license. Candidates need at least one year of physical therapist experience or completion of a 6–8 week preceptorship, as well as a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; home healthcare experience is preferred.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningTherapeutic ExercisesTherapy ModalitiesClinical DocumentationCare CoordinationPatient and Caregiver EducationProgress MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceTime ManagementOrganizationTechnology Proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (191 salary observations; 801 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Connecticut vs national$100k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+7%)191 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut297 active21,502 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,750 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,566 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist $10,000 Sign On Bonus at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,566 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

1st Day Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Paid Holidays
403B Retirement Plan with Generous Matching
Tuition Reimbursement