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Health Care Connectors
Shelton, Connecticut

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75 – $90 per hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo 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

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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (69 salary observations; 201 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 15,589 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 53% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 27 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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10
$140k-160k
3
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
64%
401k / retirement match
61%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$68-$74/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

$60-$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) *$1,500 in Hiring Bonuses!

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+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

Living in Shelton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$555k
Typical market rent
$2,536/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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