Physical Therapist, Per DIem
Listed compensation
$62.10 per hour
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital a leader in Rehabilitation Care has an amazing opportunity for an Inpatient Physical Therapist who has a desire to use the latest techniques and technologies to provide a comprehensive and compassionate care strategy to our patients.
The Physical Therapist will be working in our Inpatient Unit treating patients with varied diagnoses from neurological to medically complex orthopedic case.
What Will You Do
Evaluates, directs, plans, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities to help clients achieve a maximum level of functional independence.
Develops and conducts a variety of techniques and modalities to provide individualized treatment appropriate to established goals.
Modifies treatment plans and goals due to changes in client status and capabilities.
Maintains appropriate communication with treatment team, physicians, clients, and/or family members to facilitate problem solving, program planning and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy
- Current State of CT license.
- Ability to clearly explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to clients and their families.
Highlights
- Per Diem, 2 weekend days per month required
- Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient
- Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team.
- Engaged leadership.
- Competitive Compensation
Compensation and Benefits
At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.
Pay Range: $62.10 per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our comprehensive benefits package, if eligible includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital is Connecticut's only freestanding acute care rehabilitation hospital and is the largest provider of these services in Connecticut. Its focus is to restore the lives of people following serious illness or injury through programs for traumatic brain injury, stroke/neurological rehabilitation, sports medicine, spinal cord injuries and orthopedics.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions. They will also maintain communication with the treatment team and family members to facilitate patient care and functional independence.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (200 salary observations; 852 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $129k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$109k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Connecticut vs national | $99k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+6%)200 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 291 active | 21,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 49% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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