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Griffin Hospital
Derby, Connecticut

Outpatient Physical Therapist, Full-time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Griffin Health

Griffin Health is a community-focused healthcare organization known for its commitment to exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment. Our mission is to empower patients and improve health outcomes through compassionate, personalized services.

Position Summary

Griffin Health is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy evaluations and treatment programs. Your work will play a vital role in restoring function, preventing disability, and helping patients adapt to their abilities with confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop customized physical therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals
  • Deliver hands-on therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and functionality
  • Educate patients and families on treatment goals, exercises, and techniques for continued progress
  • Monitor and document patient outcomes, adjusting plans as needed for optimal recovery
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
  • Current Physical Therapy license in the state of Connecticut
  • Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
  • A patient-focused mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred

What We Offer

  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
  • Supportive and mission-driven workplace culture
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and the community

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated Physical Therapist looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a valued part of the Griffin Health team.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (197 salary observations; 880 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Connecticut vs national$101k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+7%)197 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut297 active21,626 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment339 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 27 employers
10
<$110k
13
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Griffin Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Derby, CT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
Supportive and mission-driven workplace culture

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$1,914/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.