Per Diem Physical Therapist / PTA
Listed compensation
$65-$70/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
SportsMed Physical Therapy is seeking Per-Diem Physical Therapists and PTAs to handle coverage at multiple SportsMed locations in Connecticut.
SportsMed Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice in the Northeast. We are a multidisciplinary practice, which allows us to provide high-quality comprehensive care for all patients that we treat. Our facilities feature state of the art equipment for the effective treatment of a variety of orthopedic and sports related injuries.
With our continued expansion, we are able to offer tremendous growth opportunities for our clinical staff. Our company’s mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and convenient care and our great clinicians allow us to continuously live up to this statement. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced Physical Therapist, SportsMed Physical Therapy is the place for you!
Check out our website at: spineandsportsmed.com
Physical Therapist Qualifications
Connecticut Physical Therapist License or PTA License
- New Grads and Experienced Physical Therapists are Welcome!
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
Accurately evaluate, diagnose and treat patients, both physician referrals and direct access.
Assess each patient and develop appropriate rehabilitation goals.
Maintain high levels of communication with other service providers such as Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and Occupational Therapists to ensure quality patient care.
Complete notes thoroughly and within a timely manner to ensure that collaborative care is maintained between other therapists.
Work towards the advancement of the clinic by maintaining clinical excellence through various CEUs.
Participate in monthly meetings led by the Clinic Director and Office Manager to identify challenges within the clinic to address and improve clinic flow.
Attend company-wide meetings to discuss various company initiatives to continuously improve clinical excellence and patient care.
- Medical Specialties
- Orthopedics
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Vestibular
- Manual Therapy
$65 - $70 an hour
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while developing personalized rehabilitation goals. They are also responsible for maintaining collaborative communication with other healthcare providers and ensuring timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Connecticut Physical Therapist or PTA license. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced professionals who possess strong communication and computer skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (214 salary observations; 879 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $80k (middle half $69k–$84k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Connecticut vs national | $100k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+6%)214 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 295 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| 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 | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist / PTA at SportsMed Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs
13 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
10 jobs · 9 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
12 jobs · 9 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthpro Heritage · Hawthorne, New Jersey
Physical Therapist Assistant - part-time
Select Physical Therapy · Madison, Connecticut
Physical Therapist Assistant - part-time or PRN
$30-$40/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time
$24.71-$41.03/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in West Haven
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $383k
- Typical market rent
- $1,919/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 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.