Physical Therapist - PRN Aquatics
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist - Outpatient PRN
- Location: Waterbury, CT
- Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
- Compensation: $50 - $60 /hour
We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for someone with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you. 1+ year of Aquatic Physical Therapy Practice. This is for a specialist, looking for per diem or part time as an Aquatic Physical Therapist.
Step into a facility where your expertise meets innovation — our state-of-the-art aquatic therapy suite is designed with both therapist and patient in mind. The pool is approximately 7 feet wide and 20 feeth long. This advanced therapy pool features both areas of 4 and 6 feet of depth for independent program design, resistance jets for progressive therapy, and built-in bench seating to accommodate a range of patient needs.
You’ll Have Access To
A secure and private environment with safety equipment including a patient lift for easy transfers and a non-slip deck.
A variety of therapy tools — including resistance paddles, aquatic dumbbells, and noodles — all neatly organized for quick access.
Exceptional water clarity and cleanliness, thanks to our meticulously maintained chemical and filtration systems.
Functional design with clear sightlines, wall clocks for session timing, and easily accessible storage for efficient workflow.
If you’re passionate about transforming lives through water-based rehab, our facility gives you the tools, space, and environment to do your best work — all while collaborating with a supportive team dedicated to patient outcomes.
Why Work With Us?
At Select Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
PRN Perks
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
- Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
- Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
- Participate in team meetings
Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
- CPR certification
Additional Data
- If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (215 salary observations; 714 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN Aquatics at Select Physical Therapy a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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