Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$70-$80/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Windsor Locks, CT - Windsor Locks, CT 06096
- Position Type: Per Diem
- Education Level: Physical Therapist
- Salary Range: $70.00 - $80.00Hourly
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care, Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Windsor Locks, CT Utopia Home Care is a Medicare certified, state licensed, medical home care agency that provides in-home nursing, therapy, and home health aide services throughout Connecticut. We have been family owned and operated since 1983 and currently serve over 1400 clients throughout the state! Tired of the facility setting? Want to work out in the field? Looking for more flexible hours? Let's talk! Utopia Home Care of Connecticut is actively seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for our Windsor Locks, CT service area. Overview: The Physical Therapist directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. The Physical Therapist functions under the direction of the Supervisor of Clinical Services and cooperates with the primary care nurse in the coordination of care of the client. Pay Rate Range: $70.00 - $80.00 PER VISIT Qualifications: Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by: The American Physical Therapy Association, or The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Registered in the State as a licensed Physical Therapist. Have at least three (3) years of clinical experience in physical therapy which meets the qualifications of a physical therapy supervisor or have a physical therapy supervisor on staff to supervise and be available by telecommunication at all times for therapists with less than three (3) years experience.
Responsibilities
Comprehensive evaluation of client's level of function and participation in development of the total client care plan. Identification of client and family needs for other home health services and referral for same when needed. Participation in case management conferences.
Instruction of client, family and other agency health care personnel in the client's treatment regime when indicated, including proper safe use of equipment and assistive devices, as applicable. Supervision of homemaker / home health aides when such personnel are participating in the client's regime.
Participates in discharge planning. Participates in in-service programs. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Acts as a consultant to other agency personnel. Maintains compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
Functional Abilities: Visual / hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can understand. Good physical stamina. Physical agility to perform required tasks.
Utopia Home Care Offers: Competitive Weekly Pay Flexible Schedules Mileage Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K We look forward to meeting you!
- Work Location: In person
Qualifications
Qualifications
Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by: The American Physical Therapy Association, or The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Registered in the State as a licensed Physical Therapist.
Have at least three (3) years of clinical experience in physical therapy which meets the qualifications of a physical therapy supervisor or have a physical therapy supervisor on staff to supervise and be available by telecommunication at all times for therapists with less than three (3) years experience.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist directs, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes as prescribed by a physician. They also participate in case management, supervise home health aides, and maintain clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved physical therapy school and hold a valid state license. At least three years of clinical experience is required, or access to a supervisor for those with less experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 28% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (224 salary observations; 733 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $146k–$166k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$108k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Connecticut vs national | $100k median in Connecticut | $94k nationally (+7%)224 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut | 287 active | 22,049 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 28% no call · 28% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Utopia Home Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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