Physical Therapist - OP/Ortho

SSM Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for their outpatient facility in Fairfield, CT. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, with a focus on orthopedic/musculoskeletal injuries. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and a robust benefits package including mentorship and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship and orientation programs

Paid national certifications

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits packages

Company matching 401(k)

Specialties nationwide

Internal movement opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
• Maintain compliance with regulations.
• Communicate respectfully with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Documentation

Communication

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Fairfield, CT

Schedule: Monday through Friday

PRN and part-time are also available

Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience

Incentives: Sign on bonus up to $10k and student debt repayment

At Select Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

Located on Post Road in Fairfield, Select Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic/musculoskeletal type injuries with a focus on restoring patients function with an evidence based philosophy. The office has 2 full time physical therapist, 2 full time athletic trainers that support Ludlow and Ward high schools 40 hours per week as well as 2 strength and conditioning coaches. This centers sees a high sports medicine population secondary to the relationship with these high schools. The center manager also an adjunct staff member at Sacred Heart University and is passionate about mentoring so new graduates are welcome.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
• Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
• Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• CPR certification