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Spire Orthopedic Partners
Greenwich, Connecticut

Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: ONS Greenwich 2100 - Greenwich, CT 06831
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Education Level: Masters
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

Office: Greenwich ONS Who we are: 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

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

Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and patient instruction. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records while adhering to state laws and professional ethics.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited DPT program and a valid CT physical therapy license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationInterpersonal SkillsVerbal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Per Diem at Spire Orthopedic Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 408 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Spire Orthopedic Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 27 active listings.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (180 salary observations; 867 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,694 salary observations; 69,818 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 408 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Connecticut vs national$99k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+6%)180 state / 12,694 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Connecticut29 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physical therapist listings in Connecticut339 active23,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment339 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings347 in the last 30 days203 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend (all specialties)+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Spire Orthopedic Partnerssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index27 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (408 Orthopedic Surgery (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. Connecticut figures use all physical therapists: too few Connecticut Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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10
<$105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 408 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

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
Complimentary Medbridge account
Generous continuing education
Paid community marketing events
Mentorship for new grads

Living in Greenwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.58M
Typical market rent
$5,928/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.