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Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient - 12K SIGN ON BONUS

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Location Detail: 345 Western Blvd Glastonbury (10111)
  • Shift Detail: This position requires 2 evening shifts from 10:30-7pm and 3 morning shifts from 7-3:30p
  • Work Location Type: In Person

*THIS POSITION IS SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

  • Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Location: Glastonbury, CT
  • Organization: Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) in partnership with Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

Be the Best at Getting Better

Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), we’re redefining rehabilitation by combining expert care, cutting-edge treatments, and a collaborative environment that empowers both patients and clinicians.

Why Join Us?

As a Physical Therapist with OAH, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that works directly alongside some of the top orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants in New England. You’ll deliver personalized, evidence-based care in a dynamic outpatient setting that fosters professional growth and clinical excellence.

This is more than a job—it’s a career-building opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, gain exposure to advanced surgical procedures, and contribute to a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide expert physical therapy services to patients recovering from orthopedic conditions, surgeries, and injuries.
  • Collaborate closely with OAH physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Treat a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, hand therapy, dry needling, osteoporosis, and work-related injuries.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and contribute to a supportive, patient-first environment.
  • Opportunity to observe surgeries onsite to enhance clinical understanding and treatment planning.

What We Offer

Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement across Hartford HealthCare’s statewide network.

Education & Training

  • Access to MedBridge, special interest groups, and ongoing clinical development.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, 401K with company match, wellness programs, and generous PTO.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Designed to support work-life balance.
  • Supportive Culture: Work with a team that values collaboration, respect, and excellence.
  • Recognition & Rewards: Employee referral bonuses, awards programs, and leadership development pathways.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Active or temporary Physical Therapist license in the State of Connecticut.
  • New graduates with strong orthopedic clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Passion for outpatient orthopedics and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Your Moment Starts Here

At Hartford HealthCare, we believe that thriving employees create thriving communities. Join us and be part of an organization that’s on the cutting edge—bringing breakthrough treatments, advanced technologies, and compassionate care to the people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert physical therapy services to patients recovering from orthopedic conditions, surgeries, and injuries. Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal rehabilitationSports injury treatmentOsteoporosis carePatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery median $95k (middle half $90k–$103k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Connecticut28 active428 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$12k sign-onConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Oct 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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14
<$110k
14
$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 427 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401K with company match
Wellness programs
Generous PTO
Flexible scheduling
Employee referral bonuses
Awards programs
Leadership development pathways
MedBridge access

Living in Glastonbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$505k
Typical market rent
$2,513/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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