Physical Therapist Jobs in Connecticut
Physical Therapist jobs in Connecticut represent one of the most active markets in the Northeast, concentrated across hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, with openings at every level from new graduates to senior clinicians. The heaviest hiring activity is in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where established employers like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Concentra have sustained a consistent demand for physical therapists. Orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological PT, and pediatric therapy are the most in-demand specializations in the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based
Rocky Hill, Connecticut | Part-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional movement skills they need to participate successfully in their school environment, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students in a school setting, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.
About Us:
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the educational process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services while creating meaningful connections within collaborative learning environments.
Position Details
- Part-time: 10–12 hours per week
- School year: October–May/June, 2026–2027 school year
- Grades: PreK–3
- Setting: On-site, in-person
- Pay: $55–$65+/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement
- Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time
- Manageable caseload
- Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
- Potential Supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as assigned and in accordance with applicable state requirements
What You'll Do
As a school-based Physical Therapist, you'll evaluate and support students whose gross-motor, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, positioning, or other physical needs affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their educational environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct physical therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom or school environments
- Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals
- Developing individualized intervention plans based on student needs and educational priorities
- Providing therapeutic activities and exercises to address strength, balance, coordination, mobility, motor planning, endurance, positioning, and functional movement
- Supporting students with transfers, gait, mobility, positioning, accessibility, and safe participation within the educational environment
- Evaluating student needs for adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and other supports within the PT scope of practice
- Providing consultation and recommendations regarding classroom and school accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety
- Monitoring student performance, collecting data, and adjusting intervention strategies based on progress and functional needs
- Completing timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records
- Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Providing case management services, as assigned
- Providing appropriate supervision and direction to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in accordance with state practice requirements, district policies, and professional standards
- Reviewing PTA documentation and student progress and modifying plans of care as appropriate
- Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nurses, administrators, and other school professionals
- Providing education and consultation to school staff and families regarding positioning, mobility, equipment, and strategies that support student access and independence
- Maintaining confidentiality and following applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or other professional PT degree meeting applicable licensure requirements
- Active or eligible for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
- Appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization, where required for school-based practice
- APTA membership preferred
- Experience working with children or school-aged students
- School-based or pediatric Physical Therapy experience preferred
- Experience supervising or collaborating with a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) preferred
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions and exercises within developmental and functional models appropriate to the educational setting
- Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, positioning, gait, and functional participation
- Ability to identify and analyze physical and environmental barriers that may affect a student's access to and participation in their educational program
- Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Physical Therapy services
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and accessibility supports preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
- Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and educational purposes
- Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
School-based Physical Therapy is active and hands-on. The Physical Therapist must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities.
Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, assisting with positioning and transfers, and lifting or assisting with students, mobility devices, adaptive equipment, or therapeutic materials as appropriate to the position.
All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
- Competitive contract rates
- Benefit Resources
- Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
- Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Why TheraPeds Partners?
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're a Physical Therapist looking for a school-based PT opportunity, we'd love to connect with you.
Physical Therapist (PT) – School-Based
Rocky Hill, Connecticut | Part-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional movement skills they need to participate successfully in their school environment, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students in a school setting, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.
About Us:
TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the educational process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services while creating meaningful connections within collaborative learning environments.
Position Details
- Part-time: 10–12 hours per week
- School year: October–May/June, 2026–2027 school year
- Grades: PreK–3
- Setting: On-site, in-person
- Pay: $55–$65+/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement
- Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time
- Manageable caseload
- Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
- Potential Supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as assigned and in accordance with applicable state requirements
What You'll Do
As a school-based Physical Therapist, you'll evaluate and support students whose gross-motor, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, positioning, or other physical needs affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their educational environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct physical therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom or school environments
- Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals
- Developing individualized intervention plans based on student needs and educational priorities
- Providing therapeutic activities and exercises to address strength, balance, coordination, mobility, motor planning, endurance, positioning, and functional movement
- Supporting students with transfers, gait, mobility, positioning, accessibility, and safe participation within the educational environment
- Evaluating student needs for adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and other supports within the PT scope of practice
- Providing consultation and recommendations regarding classroom and school accessibility, positioning, mobility, and student safety
- Monitoring student performance, collecting data, and adjusting intervention strategies based on progress and functional needs
- Completing timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records
- Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Providing case management services, as assigned
- Providing appropriate supervision and direction to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in accordance with state practice requirements, district policies, and professional standards
- Reviewing PTA documentation and student progress and modifying plans of care as appropriate
- Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nurses, administrators, and other school professionals
- Providing education and consultation to school staff and families regarding positioning, mobility, equipment, and strategies that support student access and independence
- Maintaining confidentiality and following applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or other professional PT degree meeting applicable licensure requirements
- Active or eligible for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
- Appropriate Department of Education credential or authorization, where required for school-based practice
- APTA membership preferred
- Experience working with children or school-aged students
- School-based or pediatric Physical Therapy experience preferred
- Experience supervising or collaborating with a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) preferred
- Strong foundation in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions and exercises within developmental and functional models appropriate to the educational setting
- Knowledge of pediatric gross-motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, positioning, gait, and functional participation
- Ability to identify and analyze physical and environmental barriers that may affect a student's access to and participation in their educational program
- Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Physical Therapy services
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, mobility devices, positioning systems, and accessibility supports preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
- Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and educational purposes
- Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
School-based Physical Therapy is active and hands-on. The Physical Therapist must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities.
Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, assisting with positioning and transfers, and lifting or assisting with students, mobility devices, adaptive equipment, or therapeutic materials as appropriate to the position.
All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
- Competitive contract rates
- Benefit Resources
- Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
- Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Why TheraPeds Partners?
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're a Physical Therapist looking for a school-based PT opportunity, we'd love to connect with you.
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Physical Therapist Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Select Physical Therapy11
- Evolve Therapy Services10
- Ivy Health5
- Preferred Therapy Solutions5
- HiredFirst2H
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active physical therapist license issued or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the FSBPT
- CPR and Basic Life Support certification current at time of hire
- Experience with electronic medical records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong documentation skills and ability to meet productivity standards in a clinical setting
Physical Therapist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapist in Connecticut?
You must hold a license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to practice as a physical therapist in the state. To qualify, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination. After submitting your application to the Connecticut DPH, you receive a license that must be renewed on a biennial cycle.
How much do physical therapists make in Connecticut?
Physical therapists in Connecticut earn a median of about $104,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,110 for the lowest 10% to over $127,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physical therapists in Connecticut?
Employers hiring physical therapists in Connecticut right now include Select Physical Therapy, Evolve Therapy Services, and Ivy Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's dense network of hospital systems and outpatient rehab groups means hiring is ongoing across both large academic medical centers and independently owned orthopedic and sports medicine practices.
Which Connecticut cities have the most physical therapist jobs?
Waterbury, Danbury, and Norwalk account for the largest concentration of physical therapist openings in Connecticut. Hartford anchors the market through its major health systems, New Haven draws demand from its academic medical infrastructure including Yale New Haven Health, and Bridgeport generates consistent volume through its large population base and regional rehabilitation networks serving Fairfield County.
Are there remote physical therapist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy is a hands-on clinical profession, so the vast majority of roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of physical therapist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, care coordination, or clinical education rather than direct treatment.
How can I get hired as a physical therapist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate residency programs, several of which are offered through Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health for candidates who have completed their DPT and obtained Connecticut licensure. Positions labeled PT aide or rehabilitation technician at outpatient orthopedic clinics also serve as a practical bridge. Completing your Connecticut DPH license before your start date and securing any specialty certification in orthopedics or neurology gives your application a clear edge over other new graduates.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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