Physical Therapist - (PT, Rehab) - Outpatient- SIGN ON BONUS

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join more than 40,000 colleagues at Hartford HealthCare who make a meaningful difference every day.

Why This Role Stands Out

If you're a Physical Therapist who wants variety, growth, and real impact, this is your opportunity. You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your voice matters and your development is supported.

About Us

The Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is Connecticut’s premier rehab provider, offering care across the full continuum—from acute care to outpatient and community-based settings.

  • Our Family Health Center Rehab clinic delivers comprehensive services including:
  • Physical Therapy (PT)
  • Occupational Therapy (OT)
  • Certified Hand Therapy (CHT)
  • Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

We treat a diverse patient population, including

  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Neurological disorders
  • Chronic pain
  • What You’ll Do: As a Physical Therapist, you will:
  • Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-based care to a diverse patient population
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and families to support long-term outcomes
  • Continuously grow your clinical expertise

What We Offer

  • Sign-On Bonus Eligible
  • Clear Career Growth Pathways across a large network
  • Continuing Education + MedBridge Subscription
  • Special Interest Groups & Clinical Specialization Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture
  • Competitive Compensation + 401(k) Match
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Referral Bonus Program (industry-leading!)
  • Wellness & Employee Discount Programs
  • What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Licensed (or eligible) Physical Therapist
  • Passion for patient-centered care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Desire to grow clinically and professionally

Why Join Us

At Hartford HealthCare, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career in a system that invests in your success, your well-being, and your future. Be part of a team that’s redefining rehabilitation care across Connecticut.

· Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

· Open to new graduates

· Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred

· Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire

We take great care of colleagues. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans while delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and educate patients and families to support long-term health outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Must hold a current State of CT Physical Therapy license or an active temporary license at the time of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationChronic pain management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - (PT, Rehab) - Outpatient- SIGN ON BONUS at Hartford HealthCare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (140 salary observations; 633 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
New Britain, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Career Growth Pathways
Continuing Education
MedBridge Subscription
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Match
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Programs