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Connecticut

Home Care Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

Physical Therapist, Home Care

  • Location: Stafford/Manchester/Mansfield Region
  • Status: Full Time
  • Bonus: Sign On Bonus

Position Purpose

Our home care physical therapists use cutting edge technology and clinical knowledge to provide exceptional care to patients who require one on one attention and monitoring in the sacred place they call home.

Compassionate care is provided to all members of our communities through a multidisciplinary approach working collaboratively with physicians, nursing team members, social workers, and home health aides.

Enthusiastic candidates must excel in an autonomous work environment, be highly motivated, detail orientated, organized and technologically proficient.

Position Details

This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid out in 4 installments.

Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm with rotating weekends (currently team is working one every 17 weeks)

What You Will Do

  • Plan and prioritize visits based on client needs and physician orders.
  • Assess clients at admission and key intervals and document accurately.
  • Develop and update care plans with measurable goals in collaboration with physician and client.
  • Provide therapy using approved techniques, exercises, and modalities.
  • Coordinate care and referrals with other disciplines as needed.
  • Educate clients and caregivers on therapy programs and home exercises.
  • Monitor progress and report changes promptly to the physician.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
  • Complete documentation at point of care in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a degree, which includes an internship from a baccalaureate/university program in physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited program which includes an internship.
  • Current Physical Therapist license in Connecticut.
  • Minimum 1 year as a Physical Therapist or completion of 6–8 week preceptorship.
  • Familiarity with home healthcare and regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Maintain clinical skills and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships with clients and families.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Mission Driven, patient-centered focus
  • Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays
  • 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and mileage reimbursement.
  • Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
  • Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is dedicated to providing compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable—at home. We are the region's most comprehensive home care provider, committed to trusted quality of care. With new strategies, vision, and technology, we are shaping the future of healthcare.

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 will plan and prioritize home visits to provide one-on-one patient care, assessment, and therapy based on physician orders. They are responsible for developing care plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an APTA-accredited program and possess a current Connecticut Physical Therapist license. A minimum of one year of experience or completion of a preceptorship is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningMultidisciplinary collaborationTime managementCommunicationTechnological proficiencyRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (163 salary observations; 820 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,237 salary observations; 53,813 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,195 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($10,000)
1st Day Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Paid Holidays
403B Retirement Plan with Matching