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Spire Orthopedic Partners
Stamford, Connecticut

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93k-$128k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Level: Entry
  • Job Location: ONS Stamford 2300 - Stamford, CT
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Masters
  • Salary Range: $93400.00 - $127500.00Salary
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Varied
  • Job Category: Health Care
  • Schedule: Mon-Fri

Varied Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future.

As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Our Physical Therapy Team: We are a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals with diverse specialties dedicated to assisting patients in achieving their functional goals and returning to the activities they love.

Our team boasts expertise in Orthopedic and Sports Clinical Specialties, Women's Health, Geriatric Care, and includes clinicians with McKenzie Certification.

Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, we cultivate a supportive work environment where innovative treatments, such as BFR, Dry Needling, myofascial release, Rock and McConnell Taping, Mechanical Traction, and others are utilized.

Our unique patient care model allows for extended one-on-one sessions, providing ample time to optimize each patient's treatment. We maintain close collaboration with physicians, host monthly journal clubs, and invest in generous continuing education, offering a complimentary Medbridge account.

Team members have opportunities for paid participation in community marketing events, reinforcing our commitment to community engagement. As affiliates of multiple Physical Therapy programs in the area, we actively contribute to the education and mentorship of future Physical Therapists.

New graduates benefit from mentorship opportunities through regular meetings with experienced clinicians, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for professional growth.

What you’ll do: Provides physical therapy services including evaluations and treatment in accordance with policy and procedures of state laws and the professional code of ethics.

Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions included but not limited to therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy (including soft tissue and joint mobilization), physical agents or modalities, and patient-related instruction (including home exercise program).

Maintains accurate and legible documentation including but not limited to initial evaluations, SOAP notes and flow sheets for each patient visit, reevaluation (every 30 days or 10 visits for Medicare patients whichever comes first), and the documented discharge of the patient.

Completes documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with all laws and regulatory requirements. Maintains complete and accurate billing practices and assists front desk in maintaining authorizations. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others.

Updates clinical skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organization. Assists and participates in in-service presentations after attending continuing education courses or as requested.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion and provides care and maintenance of facility equipment including reporting faulty equipment. Adheres to proper work schedule and does not have excessive tardiness or absenteeism. Complies with dress code policy – wearing logo shirt or business casual attire.

Reports problems or issues to the Physical Therapy Director. Reports to the Physical Therapy Director. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who you are: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited DPT program. New grads welcome. Valid Physical Therapy license or eligibility to become licensed in CT (NY if ONS Harrison). Strong interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience Competitive

Compensation

Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”). IND1

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will provide evaluations and treatment, designing and implementing therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve functional goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and billing records while collaborating with physicians and the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited DPT program and possess or be eligible for a Connecticut state license. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationInterpersonal skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (191 salary observations; 801 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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 ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Connecticut vs national$100k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+7%)191 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut297 active21,587 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,749 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Spire Orthopedic Partnerssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index28 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,543 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 at Spire Orthopedic Partners a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 18 employers
11
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
3
$120k
4
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Spire Orthopedic Partners

Medical Practices
Middletown, Connecticut
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Generous PTO
Medbridge continuing education account
Mentorship for new grads

Living in Stamford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,971/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.