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Waterbury, Connecticut

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.1-$85.25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Saint Mary's Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England is a leader in Rehabilitation Care and has an amazing opportunity for an Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our mission-driven specialized Outpatient Rehab Team located in our outpatient clinic located in Waterbury.

The Physical Therapist will be working in our outpatient office treating patients with varied diagnoses from neurological to medically complex orthopedic case. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with ongoing collaboration and communication with staff, patients, and families

What Will You Do

Evaluates, directs, plans, and treats patients with a wide variety of disabilities to help clients achieve a maximum level of functional independence.

Develops and conducts a variety of techniques and modalities to provide individualized treatment appropriate to established goals.

Modifies treatment plans and goals due to changes in client status and capabilities.

Maintains appropriate communication with treatment team, physicians, clients, and/or family members to facilitate problem solving, program planning and education.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy
  • Current State of CT license.

Highlights

Full Time: Monday - Friday

Waterbury Location

  • Become a valued member of an excellent dedicated health care team.
  • Engaged leadership.
  • Competitive Compensation

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $39.10-$85.25 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and treats patients with diverse disabilities to improve functional independence. They also collaborate with the treatment team, physicians, and families to modify treatment plans and facilitate effective care.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthopedic careNeurological rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationFunctional independence trainingModalities application

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 50% 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 score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$81k–$177kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $70k–$104k)16 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~$125k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut298 active22,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 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 - Outpatient at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
2
$120k
2
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

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.