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Ivy Rehab
Hartford, Connecticut

Licensed Physical Therapist (Hartford / West Hartford)

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90,000–$105,000/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

State of Location: Connecticut Position Summary: Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient. Job Description: Licensed Physical Therapist (Full-time) Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Outpatient Ortho Our Locations in Hartford County, CT include: West Hartford Bloomfield Bristol Southington About Us (The Short & Awesome Version) At Ivy Rehab, we’re more than a therapy provider—we’re a nationwide community of passionate people dedicated to helping others feel and live better. We invest deeply in your growth (personally, professionally, and clinically) and pride ourselves on a culture built around autonomy, collaboration, community, and a spark of entrepreneurship. Why You'll Love Being Here We like to think of ourselves as the “better place to build your PT career,” and here’s why: Mentorship & Onboarding: Regardless of years of experience, all clinicians are offered a structured onboarding and mentorship program led by trained, hand-selected mentors. Endless Growth: Multiple specialty/residency programs, a packed CEU calendar, national clinical collaboration, an internal business school, leadership development, CI/Mentor opportunities, a clinical career ladder, and non-clinical career pathways. Unique Opportunities: Dream of opening your own PT practice? We can help you do that—with equity. Want to travel? We have an internal travel program, too! Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work. Competitive Bonus Plan: Earn a bonus structure that YOU control—not based on your clinic’s revenue. Manageable Caseloads: We believe in aligning with regional outpatient benchmarks, and we’re proud to offer caseloads that are lower than many of our local competitors. This means you’ll have more time to focus on each patient’s unique needs, resulting in better outcomes and a more fulfilling workday. Flexible Schedules: We know outpatient ortho has a reputation for long, unpredictable hours, but we work hard to support our clinicians and create schedules that work for both them and their patients. Top Talent Deserves Top Benefits Competitive Salary: $90,000–$105,000/year (based on location, experience, hours, certifications, and more). Incredible Incentives: Financial assistance with student loan repayment (tax-free), relocation assistance, or help to buy out a repayment contract with your current employer. (available for opportunities!) Full Benefits in Your First 30 Days: Medical, dental, vision 401k with competitive company match (previous year was 15%!) Dis

  • ability & life insurance (pre-existing waiver included) Pet insurance for your fur babies Paid parental and maternity leaves Gym and wellness discounts Free mental health + financial services Annual CEU allowance + 2 paid CEU days off annually Up to 4 weeks PTO & 6 paid holidays annually What You’ll Do Create individualized treatment plans Provide therapeutic exercise and manual therapy Track and celebrate progress Serve as a coach, educator, and motivator Collaborate with a supportive team Share plenty of high-fives along the way Who We’re Looking For Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program Current or pending PT licensure in the respective state Someone who loves patient care and values strong outcomes A lifelong learner always looking to grow We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. ivyrehab.com We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. ivyrehab.com Welcome to the Ivy Rehab Network Join us on our mission to inspire & enable people to live life to the fullest! The Ivy Rehab Network is a growing team of orthopedic and pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy clinics with over 500 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast. Through a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we work as a unified team to serve each person to the best of our ability. Combining our clinical objectives and company culture, you can see why Ivy is committed to providing endless opportunities to every teammate through professional development tracks, continuing education, leadership development, residency cohorts, mentorship programs, and many other resources.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will create individualized treatment plans and provide manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to patients. They will also track patient progress while serving as a coach and educator within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold or be eligible for a PT license in Connecticut. The role requires a passion for patient care and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient motivationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist (Hartford / West Hartford) at Ivy Rehab a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Ivy Rehab ranks #9 of 15 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (69 salary observations; 201 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 15,589 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

7.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Physical Therapy

  • On-site

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401k with competitive company match
Disability & life insurance
Pet insurance
Paid parental and maternity leaves
Gym and wellness discounts
Free mental health + financial services
Annual CEU allowance + 2 paid CEU days