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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Naugatuck, Connecticut

Physical Therapist / PT - Split Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39-$48/hr

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Job Description

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

A Full-Time split Physical Therapist, (PT/RPT), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Naugatuck and Newtown, CT. The successful candidate will split time between the two facilities. Travel time and mileage are paid when traveling in between two facilities on one day. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Benefits

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The qualified candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Physical Therapy license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.
  • Good Faith Rate Range: $39/hr - $48/hr

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services within sub-acute and skilled nursing facility settings. Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other rehab therapists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy license or be license eligible in the state of Connecticut. Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.

Key Skills

RehabilitationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeam collaborationTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (224 salary observations; 733 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,085 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$81k–$100kPhysical Therapy median $98k (middle half $90k–$109k)349 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Connecticut vs national$100k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+7%)224 state / 15,056 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut286 active21,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 60% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,085 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist / PT - Split Full Time at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
2
$120k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$90k-$140k
#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 5 weeks PTO to start (up to 6 weeks after 5 years)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx plan/HSA
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Continuing Education program
401(k) with discretionary employer match
Flexible schedules

Living in Naugatuck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.