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Fox Staffing Network L.L.C
Darien, Connecticut

Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $110K

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Job Description

Company Description

FOX Staffing Network is a recruiting firm specializing in connecting industry leading candidates with our client partners nationwide. We focus on integrity, performance, and long-term client relationships that drive growth for both our candidates and partners.

Job Description

Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine | Darien, CT

A nationally recognized, performance-driven physical therapy organization is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to join its growing outpatient clinic in Darien, Connecticut. This is an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, movement-focused environment that blends evidence-based rehabilitation with performance, wellness, and recovery.

This organization was founded with the mission of redefining what physical therapy can be—moving beyond traditional care into injury prevention, athletic performance, and lifelong movement health. With a nationwide footprint and a team of 100+ clinicians, they are deeply integrated into active communities and athletic populations across a wide range of sports and lifestyles.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and educate patients across a broad spectrum of orthopedic, sports, and wellness needs. You’ll work with active individuals of all ages from post-operative patients to competitive athletes using advanced manual therapy techniques, cutting-edge recovery tools, and customized treatment plans designed to restore function and optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy for orthopedic and sports-related conditions

Utilize Advanced Treatment Techniques Including

  • Manual therapy
  • Functional dry needling
  • Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR)
  • Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
  • Therapeutic cupping
  • Joint mobilization and manipulation
  • Incorporate biomechanical assessments, gait and running analysis, and return-to-sport testing
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, trainers, and recovery specialists
  • Educate patients on injury prevention, movement mechanics, and long-term wellness strategies
  • Support group classes, Pilates-based rehab, circuit training, and performance programming as appropriate
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with state and payer guidelines
  • Clinical Environment & Services
  • Clinicians have access to state-of-the-art equipment and services, including but not limited to:
  • AlterG anti-gravity treadmill
  • Force plate testing and movement analysis
  • Advanced recovery systems (compression boots, cupping, electrical stimulation)
  • Pilates reformer rehab and mobility sessions
  • Sports massage, medical massage, and prenatal massage integration

Telehealth Services

  • Specialty programs including vestibular rehab, women’s health, spine care, concussion management, Parkinson’s care (LSVT BIG), and climber- and sport-specific rehabilitation
  • Why This Opportunity
  • Work in a modern, performance-oriented clinic—not a high-volume mill
  • Diverse caseload with athletes, active adults, and complex orthopedic cases
  • Strong emphasis on continuing education and professional growth
  • Collaborative, team-based culture with nationally connected clinicians
  • Ability to integrate fitness, recovery, and prevention into true patient care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
  • Active or eligible Connecticut Physical Therapy license
  • Strong interest in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation
  • Manual therapy experience preferred
  • Dry needling and BFR experience a plus (or willingness to train)
  • Passion for movement, fitness, and an active lifestyle
  • Excellent communication and patient engagement skills

Additional Information

This search is being conducted confidentially by a recruiting partner. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly with additional details regarding compensation, benefits, and clinic specifics.

Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 110000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationBiomechanical assessmentGait analysisPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut293 active21,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Fox Staffing Network L.L.Csilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine at Fox Staffing Network L.L.C a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 18 employers
18
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$140k
4
$145k-160k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Darien

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.64M≈ 20.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$5,634/mo≈ 85% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.