Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to treat Yale Health Plan members at our Lock Street - New Haven clinic. PTSMC has partnered with Yale University to provide contracted physical therapy services to the University community of employees, faculty, and students. New DPT graduates welcome to apply.

Why Choose PTSMC?

We’re not your average clinic — we’re a PT-owned practice built on compassion, clinical excellence, and a patient-first mindset. When you join our team, you're not just getting a job — you're gaining a supportive community that invests in your success.

  • Welcoming, inclusive, and team-focused culture
  • Continuing education supported (including specialty certifications)
  • Fully accredited Orthopaedic Residency program
  • Leadership Development Program for those ready to grow
  • Voted a “Top Workplace” 14 years in a row — and nationally recognized by Top Workplaces USA

What Can PTSMC Do for You?

At PTSMC, we’re all about supporting our clinicians so they can focus on what they do best—providing exceptional patient care. Our leadership team is always on the lookout for ways to make your work life smoother. The upgrade to Prompt EMR is one of them. This platform offers clinicians:

  • Efficient Documentation – The click-based templates are designed to optimize PT workflow, saving time and eliminating the need to take notes home!
  • Improved Accuracy – By digitizing processes and minimizing manual data entry, helps reduce errors in patient records and documentation.
  • Time Saving - Streamlined workflows and automation features, like patient intake, save time and allow PTs to focus on patient care.

Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It

At PTSMC, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

  • Sign-on Bonus – Start strong with a warm welcome (and a little extra in your pocket!)
  • Mentorship & Professional Support – Whether you’re just starting out or growing your skills, we’ve got your back.
  • Continuing Education & Certification Assistance – We’ll help you chase your passions and specialize with confidence.
  • 401(k) with Company Contribution – Invest in your future—because you should benefit from your hard work long-term.
  • Generous PTO – Work-life balance? We live it. Recharge with plenty of time off.
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Health, dental, life, and disability—top notch benefits package to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
  • Employee Assistance Program – Mental health and personal support when you need it most
  • Annual licensure renewal reimbursement – Just focus on treating, we got you covered here!

What You’ll Do

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with your patients
  • Deliver exceptional care and tailor treatment plans to meet individual goals
  • Keep clinical documentation accurate and timely
  • Collaborate with physicians and your care team to ensure best outcomes
  • Educate and empower patients with home programs and resources
  • Represent PTSMC in the community and promote our “PT for Life” philosophy

What You Bring

  • Degree from an accredited PT program
  • Connecticut Physical Therapist license (or eligibility to apply)
  • A genuine desire to help people live healthier, more active lives

Our Mission

We improve the quality of people's lives by providing:

  • Unmatched experiences
  • Clinical excellence
  • Lifelong relationships

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and find out why clinicians choose PTSMC as their professional home

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will build trusting relationships with patients to deliver exceptional care and tailor treatment plans to meet individual goals. They will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess or be eligible for a Connecticut Physical Therapist license. New DPT graduates are welcome to apply for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationOrthopaedic physical therapyCollaborationCommunicationTime management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Connecticut, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (202 salary observations; 842 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Connecticut vs national$99k median in Connecticut$94k nationally (+5%)202 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Connecticut298 active21,639 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusConnecticut Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment340 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 27 employers
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<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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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 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Hartford, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Mentorship & Professional Support
Continuing Education & Certification Assistance
401(k) with Company Contribution
Generous PTO
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Health, Dental, Life, Disability)
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Licensure Renewal Reimbursement

Living in New Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,972/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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.