Physical Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Spire Orthopedic Partners as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Middletown, CT 06457Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MastersSalary Range: $80,800.00 - $121,200.
Key Responsibilities
- The Aquatic PT will create and implement innovative aquatic based programs designed to promote our client’s best self through their recovery journey.
Requirements
- 2 years a plus. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Medium work as defined by the U. S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21
- 50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of 11
- 25 pounds on a frequent basis. Able to swim and perform therapy
- based activities in a pool.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80.8K - $121.2K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Spire Orthopedic Partners in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Spire Orthopedic Partners a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Spire Orthopedic Partners is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Spire Orthopedic Partners lists compensation for this psychologist position at $81k to $121k annually.
This is approximately 80% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Middletown, Connecticut.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($81k–$121k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Aquatic therapy, Patient evaluation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Treatment planning, Gait training, Functional training, Wound dressing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations and implements individualized treatment programs to restore patient physical performance. They also provide aquatic-based therapy and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to manage patient care from admission to discharge.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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