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New Solutions
Fairfield, Connecticut

Physical Therapist, Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist, Home Health

This full-time role is perfect for those who are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality, patient-focused therapy right in the comfort of patients' homes.

Position Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical assessments and analyze medical histories to evaluate patients' conditions accurately.

  • Create and implement tailored treatment plans that address individual rehabilitation goals and patient needs.
  • Conduct therapeutic exercises and training programs to improve mobility and enhance overall functionality.
  • Educate patients and their families about injury prevention, wellness strategies, and the recovery journey.
  • Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve rehabilitation goals.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist

Preferred Community/home Health Experience

  • Master’s degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
  • Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical assessments and create tailored treatment plans to improve patient mobility and functionality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to monitor progress and provide holistic patient care in a home health setting.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited program and at least nine months of experience. Candidates must maintain a valid CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationDocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationHome Health Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (216 salary observations; 713 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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, Home Health at New Solutions a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

18
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80/hr
#2

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$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$829k
Typical market rent
$3,347/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About New Solutions

Business Consulting and Services
New Brunswick, NJ

Benefits & Perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development