Physical Therapist, Outpatient - Orthopedics

Join a high-performing outpatient physical therapy team where your growth is supported - earn $90K–$120K, Up to $10K sign-on bonus, and up to $25K in student loan repayment! Additional earning potential available.

Join a fun, welcoming, and highly collaborative clinic environment in Danbury, CT, owned by OrthoConnecticut where the therapists are managed and staffed by MOTION PT Group (Confluent Health) through our clinical partnership.

All therapists are employed by MOTION PT Group and receive the support, benefits, and professional-development opportunities available across our organization. You'll enjoy 40+ minute one-on-one patient care, a diverse caseload including Orthopedic, Post-Surgical, Sports, and General Orthopedics.

Practice in a modern clinic featuring a spacious gym, private treatment rooms, dedicated support staff, and structured mentorship for new graduates, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

MOTION PT Group is a proud member of the Confluent Health family. At MOTION, we are dedicated to helping our patients get back to what moves them. By joining our team, you get the best of both worlds: a local community feel and a strong clinical reputation backed by industry-leading resources, and professional development of Confluent Health.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours per week): Alternating morning and evening shifts. We’re happy to review scheduling options during the interview process.

Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

• A care model designed to support quality outcomes and clinical efficiency.
• Up to 40 minutes of personalized, one-on-one patient care, allowing our therapists to deliver individualized treatment that goes beyond the industry standard.
• Structured mentorship and career development.
• Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM), including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
• Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Dedicated Therapy Aides to assist with patient care, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional physical therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities

Applying your clinical reasoning to assess movement dysfunction and identify underlying causes through patient history and physical examination.

Collaboratively developing and adjusting evidence-based plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, needs, and lifestyle.

Delivering skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities, to improve function and reduce pain.

Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.

Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (or ability to obtain in the state of practice)

Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care

CPR and First Aid Certification Required

Experience with outpatient orthopedic physical therapy treatment as a licensed therapist or during clinical rotations for new grads

About

Compensation: $90K - $120K+, with an optional higher-caseload compensation model and additional compensation for eligible certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.