Physical Therapist (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$75–$90 /hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical 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 living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 295 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 30% no call · 40% no weekends40 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 repayment338 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,462 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 Connectors | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
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.
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