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Bloomfield, Connecticut

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location Detail: 2 Northwestern Dr Bloomfield (10324)

Shift Detail: Varying shifts to cover the clinic operating hours of 7am-7pm Monday thru Thursday and 7am-5pm on Friday with two evenings required.

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist – Empower Recovery, Transform Lives

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? As a Physical Therapist with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be at the heart of a collaborative care team, making a real difference in patients’ lives every day.

About the Role: Physical Therapist – Outpatient Rehab

Lead with Expertise: Upon referral, conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical function—including strength, mobility, motor control, joint health, pain levels, balance, posture, and cardiopulmonary performance. You’ll assess vitals, endurance, gait, and daily living capabilities with precision and compassion.

Create Impactful Care Plans: Design personalized, patient-centered treatment plans that promote optimal movement, safety, and long-term wellness. Your clinical insight will guide each step of the recovery journey.

Deliver Innovative Therapy: Implement and delegate care using a wide range of therapeutic interventions—from heat, cold, and light therapy to mobilization and targeted exercise. You’ll use your clinical judgment to tailor treatments that truly work.

Collaborate for Continuity: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Rehab Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers—to ensure seamless care coordination. You’ll also play a key role in discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources to support their ongoing recovery.

About Our Bloomfield Outpatient Rehab Clinic

Join our thriving Bloomfield clinic, conveniently located in the Greater Hartford area and known for delivering exceptional, patient-centered outpatient rehabilitation services. Our collaborative team is dedicated to helping patients achieve their functional goals through evidence-based care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

At the Bloomfield location, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and develop expertise across multiple specialty areas, including:

Orthopedic Rehabilitation – Treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical patients, sports-related injuries, and joint replacement recoveries.

Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation – Help patients improve dizziness, vertigo, balance impairments, fall risk, and functional mobility.

Lymphedema Management (Occupational Therapy Services) – Collaborate with rehabilitation specialists providing comprehensive lymphedema evaluation and treatment.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation – Support patients experiencing pelvic health conditions through specialized, compassionate care designed to improve quality of life and function.

The Bloomfield team fosters a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence, making it an ideal setting for both new graduates and experienced clinicians seeking to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school; Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

CT active or temporary license

Any experience level welcome to apply!

Start Your Journey with HHC Whether you're just beginning your PT career or looking to take the next step, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network offers the support, resources, and community to help you succeed. Apply today and discover how rewarding a career in rehab can be!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to design and implement personalized, patient-centered treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care coordination and effective discharge planning.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningVestibular RehabilitationBalance TrainingGait AnalysisClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationTherapeutic ExerciseManual Therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab at Hartford Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,135 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

21
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
11
$135k-155k
8
$155k-175k
3
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Admissions Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist (PT)

$85/hr
#4

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist (Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation)

starting at $80/hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Bloomfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$359k
Typical market rent
$2,425/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.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance