Greater Norwalk HomeCare Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Connecticut post a median of $47.50 an hour, the middle half $46.85–$51.77, across 39 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Connecticut earn a median of $50.17 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
St Vincents Medical Center - Bridgeport in Bridgeport reported 92 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,246,936 hours worked: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 12 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Licensed in another state?
Connecticut issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Connecticut license, $45 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Connecticut license, apply to the Connecticut Department of Public Health for a license by endorsement ($285, by its own page): what Connecticut asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Connecticut requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
- An applicant applies online with a photograph and fee, and arranges for an official transcript, NPTE results sent by the FSBPT Score Transfer Service and a verification form from each state where a license is or ever was held to be sent directly to the Department. State law also requires a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history records check of every applicant.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year; each renewal requires at least 20 hours of continuing education completed during that one-year period, and a first renewal is exempt.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Connecticut · Every state's rule
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About the job
Location Detail: 765 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport (10411)
Sign On Bonus Eligible
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Are you passionate about helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence? Join our team as a Physical Therapist and partner with patients across their rehabilitation journey, delivering personalized care that improves quality of life and helps people achieve their goals.
As a Physical Therapist, you'll use your clinical expertise to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. Whether working in home care, outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, or assisted living settings, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate patients' functional abilities, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, gait, endurance, and pain levels.
- Develop individualized treatment plans designed to maximize movement, safety, and independence.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including exercise, manual techniques, and therapeutic modalities.
- Monitor progress and modify treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, precautions, equipment, and strategies for continued success.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Support smooth transitions of care and discharge planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and support staff as appropriate.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Make a direct impact on patients' recovery and quality of life.
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
- Work alongside a collaborative, patient-centered interdisciplinary team.
- Utilize your clinical judgment and autonomy to develop treatment strategies.
- Grow professionally through continuing education and ongoing development opportunities.
- Practice in a culture committed to integrity, caring, excellence, and safety.
Qualifications
- PT experience required
- Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree
- Active CT PT license
- CPR certification required at time of start.
From Hartford HealthCare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a nonprofit health system and Connecticut's most comprehensive health care network, with eight acute care hospitals, more than 500 (source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare) locations and 48,000 (source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare) colleagues, plus a cardiology practice in Westerly, Rhode Island. Source: Hartford HealthCare, About Hartford HealthCare
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