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Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Location Detail: 150 Enterprise Dr Rocky Hil (10358)

Physical Therapist – Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)

Per DIEM

Rocky Hill, CT

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

Who We Are - Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)

At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), in partnership with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient, every visit. Our therapists work directly within OAH offices—alongside some of the region’s most respected orthopedic physicians—to provide high‑quality, collaborative, patient‑centered care.

Work side-by-side with top orthopedic surgeons, PAs, and nurses in New England. You’ll even have the opportunity to observe surgeries onsite—giving you deeper clinical insight and a unique edge in your practice.

A Role That Helps Patients Get Back to Their Lives

From joint replacement recovery to sports injuries and functional movement challenges, you’ll make a direct and meaningful difference for patients seeking to return to the activities they love.

Join a forward‑thinking outpatient rehab team where your expertise is valued, your schedule offers variety, and your impact reaches multiple communities. This Per Diem Physical Therapist role is perfect for someone who thrives on flexibility, autonomy, and diverse patient interactions.

  • Flexible, Balanced Schedule
  • Shifts available Monday–Friday, no weekends or major holidays
  • Work within clinic hours of 7am–7pm
  • Enjoy a schedule that supports both your professional growth and your life outside of work
  • Exposure to a variety of orthopedic patient populations
  • Opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of clinicians
  • A chance to build strong relationships across the organization with leading practitioners

Dynamic experiences that keep each week fresh and engaging – observe surgeries and participate in provider office hours to expand clinical expertise

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited American Physical Therapy Association program (BS, MS, or DPT)
  • Active or temporary Connecticut Physical Therapy license
  • Strong interest in orthopedic patient care and rehabilitation

Every Moment Matters. This Is Your Moment.

With locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare offers endless opportunities to grow your career, expand your skills, and be part of an organization on the forefront of orthopedic care, innovation, and community impact.

If you’re passionate about helping patients reclaim their mobility and their lives—while continuing to grow as a clinician—we’d love to welcome you to the OAH family.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, collaborative, and patient-centered physical therapy care within an orthopedic clinic setting. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, PAs, and nurses to assist patients in recovering from joint replacements and sports injuries.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical collaborationSports injury rehabilitationFunctional movement assessmentPatient assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Per Diem at Hartford Hospital a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 424 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 424 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Connecticut31 active429 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (424 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 424 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Hartford Hospital

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem schedule
No weekends or major holidays
Opportunity to observe surgeries onsite
Collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and PAs

Living in Rocky Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$444k
Typical market rent
$1,945/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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