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Per Diem Physical Therapist

Summit Health and CityMD logoSummit Health and CityMD~$30–$40/hrtypicalStamford, CTPart timePosted 1w ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Connecticut post a median of $51 an hour, the middle half $46.13–$56.38, across 20 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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About the job

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

  • Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners
  • Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into EMR
  • Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
  • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy and physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health.
  • Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. And instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy- required
  • NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration- required
  • BLS Certification- required
  • Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers
  • Communicate with MDs on a continuously basis in regards to patient care
  • Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, PT billing codes
  • Knowledge of manual PT treatments, use of modality and PT exercise equipment

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

From Summit Health and CityMD's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Summit Health and CityMD

Multispecialty outpatient system offering primary care, specialty care and urgent care at more than 120 (source: Summit Health, About Summit Health) office locations across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Source: Summit Health, About Summit Health

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