Select Physical Therapy logo
Select Physical Therapy
Waterbury, Connecticut

Physical Therapist - PRN Aquatics

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: Waterbury, CT
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
  • Compensation: $50 - $65 /hour

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for someone with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you. 1+ year of Aquatic Physical Therapy Practice. This is for a specialist, looking for per diem or part time as an Aquatic Physical Therapist.

Step into a facility where your expertise meets innovation — our state-of-the-art aquatic therapy suite is designed with both therapist and patient in mind. The pool is approximately 7 feet wide and 20 feeth long. This advanced therapy pool features both areas of 4 and 6 feet of depth for independent program design, resistance jets for progressive therapy, and built-in bench seating to accommodate a range of patient needs.

You’ll Have Access To

A secure and private environment with safety equipment including a patient lift for easy transfers and a non-slip deck.

A variety of therapy tools — including resistance paddles, aquatic dumbbells, and noodles — all neatly organized for quick access.

Exceptional water clarity and cleanliness, thanks to our meticulously maintained chemical and filtration systems.

Functional design with clear sightlines, wall clocks for session timing, and easily accessible storage for efficient workflow.

If you’re passionate about transforming lives through water-based rehab, our facility gives you the tools, space, and environment to do your best work — all while collaborating with a supportive team dedicated to patient outcomes.

Why Work With Us?

At Select Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
  • Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
  • Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
  • Participate in team meetings

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPatient TransfersAquatic Therapy EquipmentComplianceCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 23% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (234 salary observations; 788 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,818 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$135kPhysical Therapy median $156k (middle half $156k–$156k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Connecticut vs national$100k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+6%)234 state / 15,367 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$115k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut295 active21,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 23% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,818 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN Aquatics at Select Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,818 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
6
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$140k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Select Physical Therapy logo

About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education (CEUs)
401(k) with company match
Flexible schedule
Work-life balance

Living in Waterbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.