Orthopedic Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient (Part Time) - SIGN ON BONUS
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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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- 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.
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About the job
Location Detail: 25 Buckland Rd South Windsor (10108)
Shift Detail: Position requires 2 evening shifts to 7 pm
*THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS*
Be the Best at Getting Better. Join the 40,000+ Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day - now including you.
Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, you’ll be part of a highly respected orthopedic team with direct access to top surgeons, collaborative care, and the chance to influence clinical excellence every day. If you're passionate about orthopedics, mentorship, and driving patient outcomes, this is where your career can thrive.
About Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)
OAH partners with Hartford HealthCare to deliver exceptional physical and occupational therapy services directly within OAH offices. This integrated model gives therapists direct access to top orthopedic surgeons, opportunities to observe surgeries onsite, and a truly team-centered approach to patient care.
You’ll join a talented group of clinicians, assistants, and office staff who work together to help patients regain mobility and return to active lifestyles - supported by some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses, and PAs in New England.
Your Role
As a Physical Therapist with Orthopedic Associates, you will independently evaluate patients, develop evidence‑based treatment plans, and deliver or delegate therapeutic interventions for individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Your daily work may include treatment of patients with Joint replacements, Sports‑related injuries, Back and extremity pain, Acute or chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction and more.
You will use your expertise in strength assessment, motor control, mobility, soft tissue integrity, posture, gait, balance, cardiopulmonary endurance, and functional abilities to help patients restore function and return to active lifestyles.
What We Offer
- Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
- On-going education and training
- Robust Benefits Package
- Special Interest Groups
- MedBridge Subscription
- Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Supportive culture
- Awards & Recognition
- Flexible Scheduling
- Rewarding Compensation
- 401K with company match
- Clinical specialty opportunities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PT program (BS, MS, or DPT)
- Active or temporary CT PT license
- Strong interest in orthopedic patient care and rehabilitation
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
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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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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