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Constellation Health Services
Norwalk, Connecticut

Physical Therapist; 8 weeks, 30-40 hours per week

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$70-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: NORWALK, CT 06851Position Type: ContractorSalary Range: $70.00 - $75.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Constellation Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for our home health program.

This is a field-based position, requiring the Physical Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the patient will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential.

This is an 8-week contract with option to continue, and flexible 30-40 hours per week Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention.

We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities

Initiates, reviews, and implements the physical therapy plan of care for each patient based on the initial assessment and prescribed plan of care. Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care and individualized treatment plan.

Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards utilizing the electronic medical record keeping system. Submits all clinical documentation, time records and other information in the required time frame.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits) Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.

Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy. The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Why Constellation? Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Employment At least 1-2 years of clinical experience; Home care experience preferred. (We will also consider and accept new PT graduates) Oasis experience strongly desired.

Have reliable transportation and willing to commute to provide the best in home patient care. Willing to take advantage of our excellent training system comprised of in house and field orientation and become an elite healthcare provider! Basic knowledge of iOs operating system

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for initiating and implementing individualized plans of care to restore patient motion and function. They must educate patients and caregivers while maintaining compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of employment with 1-2 years of clinical experience, though new graduates are accepted. Reliable transportation and familiarity with the iOS operating system are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationPatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordsHome Health Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (166 salary observations; 834 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Constellation Health Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 120 active listings.

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

13
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Center Well · Rocky Hill, Connecticut

$102k-$141k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Constellation Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Norwalk, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
PTO (must meet minimum requirements)
Professional development and training