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Hartford, Connecticut

Physical Therapist, Per DIem

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer 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

Inpatient careOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical communicationPatient educationRehabilitation techniquesFunctional independence training

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$129kPhysical 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 powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut291 active21,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 49% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
9
<$115k
1
$119k
3
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#3

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$75-$80/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.