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New London, Connecticut

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Organizes And Conducts Medically Prescribed Physical Therapy Programs In The Hospital To Restore Function And Prevent Disability Following Disease, Injury, Or Loss Of Body Part; Helps Patient Reach His/Her Maximum Performance And Assume A Place In Society While Learning To Live Within The Limits Of His/Her Capabilities.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Consistently Applies Therapeutic Principles And Practices.

2. Formulates Realistic And Appropriate Short And Long Term Goals.

3. Adapts Conventional Treatment Techniques To Meet Patient? S Needs.

4. Involves Patient/ Family In Program/ Treatment Decisions And Plans.

5. Terminates Treatment Appropriately And With Discharge Plans.

6. Shows Sensitivity To Cultural Backgrounds.

7. Maintains Timely And Accurate Documentation In Accordance With Department Policy.

8. Regularly Assess Needs For And Provides Patient/ Family With Educational Materials And Resources.

9. Actively Participates In Cqi/ Performance Improvement Initiatives; Including Inpatient Fim And Outpatient Lifeware.

10. Actively Participates In Departmental Student Program.

11. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.

12. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

13. Takes Responsibility To Monitor Own Schedule And Follow-Up With Appropriate Staff As Needed.

14. Consistently Applies Orthopedic Principles And Assessment Techniques During Evaluation And Treatment.

15. Consistently Provides Patient With A Home Exercise Plan. Maintains Copies In Patient Chart With Updates As Appropriate. Clearly Documents Patient Compliance And Understanding Of Program.

16. Identify The Need For Splints And Utilize Appropriate Departmental Resources To Resolve Patient Needs In A Timely And Cost-Efficient Manner.

17. Identify The Need For Wound Care And Utilize Appropriate Departmental Resources To Resolve Patients Needs.

18. Demonstrates Understanding And Working Knowledge Of All Departmental Modalities.

19. Maintains Productivity At Departmental Standards.

Qualifications

Education

Bs Or Ms In Physical Therapy

Experience

Previous Experience In Hospital Based Or Outpatient Facility Helpful..

Licensure

By State Of Connecticut Division Of Medical Quality Assurance. BLS Required.

Special Skills

The Above Statements Reflect The General Duties And Responsibilities Necessary To Describe The Principal Functions Of The Job, As Identified, And Shall Not Be Considered An Exhaustive List Of Job Responsibilities Which May Be Inherent In The Position. Responsibilities Are Subject To Change.

YNHHS Requisition ID

134715

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentSplintingHome exercise planningPatient educationTherapeutic techniquesGoal settingCultural sensitivityInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (221 salary observations; 744 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,454 salary observations; 59,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 82% 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 28 employers

19
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
3
$140k
6
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
#4

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$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 429 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New London

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,641/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.