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Constellation Health Services
Stamford, Connecticut

Physical Therapist - Stamford, CT ($5K Bonus!)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Stamford, CT - Stamford, CT 06902
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $50.00 - $55.00Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Constellation Health is looking to add a dynamic School-Based Physical Therapist to our team who will provide services including evaluations, interventions, and lead individual and small group sessions.

The PT will work collaboratively with school team members and other therapists, provide documentation and attend and report at IEP meetings. Follow the School Calendar! Opportunity for ESY! Newly licensed PT grads encouraged to apply! ASK ME ABOUT OUR $5K BONUS!!!!

Job Duties: Gather information needed to evaluate a child by reviewing records and communicating with the school team. Administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures, taking into consideration a student' age, developmental level handicapping condition, and educational placement.

Administer screening of a child to determine appropriate PT needs Interpret assessment results to develop or modify physical therapy intervention plans. Plan and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation.

Participate in the IEP process, engages in consensual decision making with school team. Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with education personnel, administrators, parents and community members. Provide accurate documentation of the assessment and intervention results.

Facilitate transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre-school, pre-school to school etc.) May supervise Level I/ Level II field work students.

May mentor newer PT May supervise PTA Identify emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.

About Us

At Constellation Kids, we've been transforming the world of therapy and education for over 25 years. We believe in creating a positive and supportive environment for both our employees and the children we serve.

We are a family-owned company with a strong commitment to providing high-quality therapy services in a compassionate and nurturing environment. Our team of dedicated professionals works hand-in-hand with families to make lasting changes in the lives of children.

Why Us: We're dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Our highly qualified therapists collaborate closely with educational teams and families. We deliver evidence-based therapies and behavioral interventions.

The Role

In sync with the school calendar. Your mission: empower school-age children to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities include evaluations, interventions, leading small group sessions, and active collaboration with school teams and other therapists. Attend and contribute to IEP meetings.

Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, and more. Professional development assistance for continuous growth. Paid time off to recharge and maintain balance. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of education. Join Constellation Kids and let's make a difference together!

Qualifications

Requirements

A graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Connecticut State Licensed Physical Therapist. Field work in pediatric setting preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide evaluations, interventions, and lead individual and small group sessions for school-age children. They will also collaborate with school teams, attend IEP meetings, and maintain accurate documentation of services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. A valid Connecticut State Physical Therapist license is required, with preference given to those with pediatric field work experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyIntervention planningStudent safetyMentoringSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut293 active21,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 52% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment327 active listings, Oct 2026
Constellation Health Servicessilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index142 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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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11
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Constellation Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Norwalk, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Professional development assistance
Paid time off
$5K bonus

Living in Stamford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k
Typical market rent
$2,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.