Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) is hiring a new or experienced Physical Therapist at our growing XXX clinic!
- Join a fun, familial work environment where employees report they “feel genuinely appreciated”
- No “one-way” to care – management encourages individualistic approach to treatment programs
- Growth and Development opportunities for all clinicians, including clinical mentorship, clinical courses and our Leadership and Management Development Program
- Specialization in areas of clinical interest encouraged, with financial support
- Leadership supports adoption of modern, cutting-edge approaches to care
- Work with and learn from both new and experienced PTs
The right candidate for this job is a dedicated clinician who is passionate about helping others move and feel better, driven to continue to develop their clinical skills and looking for a fun work environment where we take patient-care seriously, without taking ourselves too seriously!
Why Choose PTSMC?
PTSMC is a PT-owned Outpatient Physical Therapy practice that has been named one of Connecticut's "Top Workplaces" for 10 consecutive years and a Top Workplace USA 2021.
- Full benefits for full-time clinicians (listed below)
- One of the few organizations in New England with a fully accredited Orthopaedic Residency program
- Physical Therapist-owned clinics and organization
- Fast-growing company with locations in 29 towns across Connecticut
- Accessible and transparent company leadership
- A pathway to clinic ownership for interested clinicians!
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Provide and maintain appropriate high standards of clinical care to patients
- Take a “patient-first” approach to care by establishing a friendly, trustworthy rapport with patients
- Create custom treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally and achieve their goals
- Communicate effectively with physicians and other relevant healthcare providers
- Complete daily documentation with appropriate charges and authorization requirements within established deadlines
- Discharge patients appropriately, providing education and home programs as needed
- Promote our “PT for Life” philosophy in community settings
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
New grads encouraged to apply!
PTSMC offers pre-licensure positions that allow you to get acclimated to your career and the clinical environment and work alongside experienced PT staff members while preparing for your boards
About the Organization
Our Mission
Improving the Quality of People's Lives by Providing
- Unmatched experiences
- Clinical excellence
- Lifelong relationships
Who We Are
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers is Connecticut's largest private-practice physical therapy company with 29 locations around the state serving more than 20,000 patients every year. President Alan Balavender, a physical therapist himself, purchased and started the first PTSMC clinic in Waterbury in 2000.
Balavender established a 'partnership model' that supports physical therapists who want to own and operate their own clinics, and has since helped more than 20 clinicians realize that goal.
Our Reputation
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers has achieved a reputation as a leader in healthcare throughout the state of Connecticut, improving the quality of life for our patients with a 'patient-centric' approach to physical therapy. Our aim is to return individuals to work, athletics, activity level and the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to pain, injury or surgery.
PT for Life Culture
At PTSMC, we are always building our 'PT for Life' culture. 'PT for Life' is our philosophy for how we treat each other and our customers, be they patients, friends, family or clients.
We are proud to be named a 'Top Workplace' in Connecticut for ten consecutive years - a distinction made even more meaningful by the fact that it is earned through employee feedback on factors such as job-satisfaction and work environment.
We are also proud to have earned a 'World Class' designation by Net Promoter Score, an internationally recognized customer satisfaction survey, as well as a 5-star average review on Google.
It is our commitment to provide excellent care and service to all who interact with PTSMC - from the first touchpoint to the moment a patient leaves feeling better - and to build lifelong relationships along the way.
Learn more about PTSMC by visiting ptsmc.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and experienced clinicians who are dedicated to patient-centered care. Candidates must be prepared to work in a collaborative, clinic-based environment and engage in ongoing professional development.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (232 salary observations; 777 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Connecticut vs national | $100k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+6%)232 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 282 active | 21,794 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers 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 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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