Physical Therapist - PT - Per Diem (Sharon, CT)
Listed compensation
$50-$55/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
A Per Diem Physical Therapist, (PT / RPT), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Sharon, CT. Once hired as a per diem PTS employee, you may join as many of our other local per diem rosters as you wish.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Job Requirements
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
Possess a current Physical Therapist, (PT / RPT), license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
Good Faith Rate Range: $50/hr - $55/hr
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services within a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility. Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other rehabilitation team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapist license or be license-eligible in the state of Connecticut. Strong computer skills and experience with electronic documentation systems are required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 42 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 26% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $90k–$109k)428 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$105k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 302 active | 22,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 26% no call · 40% no weekends42 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 repayment344 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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