
Rehab | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.61
- Weekly
- $2,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,720
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $58.61/hour — 17% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Connecticut ($50.17/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Connecticut right now
- 28 open Physical Therapist jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Wallingford.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $63.54/hour, median $41.47/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Connecticut: $50.17/hour ($104,354/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($58.61/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist Job – Home Health in Wallingford, CT
Join a rewarding home health Physical Therapist travel assignment in Wallingford, Connecticut, and help patients improve mobility, strength, and independence in the comfort of their homes. This is a great opportunity for a licensed PT seeking travel therapy jobs in Connecticut with a supportive care team and a consistent weekday schedule.
Job Details
- Setting: Home Health
- Job Type: Travel Physical Therapist position
- Location: Wallingford, CT 06492 – a welcoming Connecticut community
- Coverage Area: Milford, Fairfield, and surrounding towns
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030 - $2,190
- Openings: 2
- Productivity Expectation: 30 points
- Weekend/On-Call Requirement: Not required
- Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits
- Work Type: Travel assignment
Job Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Connecticut
- Doctoral degree required
- At least 1 year of physical therapy experience preferred, ideally in home health, rehab, or a similar patient-care setting
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in the field
- Excellent communication, time management, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel between patient visits within the assigned coverage area
- Professional, patient-centered approach with a commitment to quality care
Responsibilities
- Provide home health physical therapy visits to patients across the assigned territory
- Perform assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
- Support patients in improving strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence
- Deliver timely, accurate documentation for each visit
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, safety, and recovery goals
- Manage a productive daily schedule while maintaining high standards of care
Apply now for this Physical Therapist job in Wallingford, CT and join a healthcare team that values quality care, flexibility, and patient-focused outcomes.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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