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Health Care Connectors
Shelton, Connecticut

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75–$90 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

About Health Care Connectors

Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.

We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Why Join HCC?

At Health Care Connectors, our nurses are at the heart of patient care. When you join our team, you will:

  • Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
  • Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
  • Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
  • Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
  • Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, or mobility challenges. The Physical Therapist develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve strength, balance, coordination, and overall physical function.

This role involves working closely with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote recovery and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Connecticut
  • Current BLS certification
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills

Preferred

  • Experience in home health or rehabilitation settings
  • Experience working with geriatric or post-acute care patients
  • Strong documentation and patient education skills

What You’LL Do

  • Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safety techniques
  • Document patient care and treatment outcomes in the electronic health record
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
  • Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards

Compensation

Salary: $75 – $90 per hour

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical impairments to improve strength, balance, and overall function. They develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care in home settings.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTherapeutic ExerciseElectronic Health RecordsPatient MonitoringCare CoordinationGeriatric CareHome Health Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (177 salary observations; 819 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 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)). 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $109k (middle half $80k–$110k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Connecticut vs national$99k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+6%)177 state / 12,162 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut295 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 30% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Health Care Connectorssilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 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 (Per Diem) at Health Care Connectors 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 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
1
$132k
5
$140k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per DiemPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 36 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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Care Connectors

Home Health Care Services
Greenwich, Connecticut
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive clinical environment
One-on-one patient care
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Shelton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k
Typical market rent
$2,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.