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Licensed Physical Therapist - (PT, Rehab, Acute Care) - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2026

About the role

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)

Job

: Physical Therapy

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Mar 3, 2026  Licensed Physical Therapist - (PT, Rehab, Acute Care) - Per Diem - (26152085) 

Description

 


Be the Best at Getting Better.  Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist – Empower Recovery, Transform Lives

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? As a Physical Therapist with Hartford HealthCare, you will be at the heart of a collaborative care team, making a real difference in patients’ lives every day.
 

What We Offer 

  • Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
  • On-going education and training

  • 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 

  • Clinical specialty opportunities

Position Description: 
 

Looking for flexibility without sacrificing impact? Join our team at Backus Hospital as a Per Diem Physical Therapist and enjoy the freedom to build a schedule that works for you.

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled PT to provide weekend, holiday, and time-off coverage, with additional weekday opportunities available. This is a great role for clinicians who value work-life balance while staying actively engaged in meaningful patient care.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population

  • Supportive, collaborative clinical environment

  • Make a meaningful difference—when and how you choose to work

 

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

  • Evaluate, treat, and educate patients with neurological, burn/wound, and musculoskeletal conditions

  • Care for individuals with acute and chronic physical disabilities

  • Apply evidence-based physical therapy techniques to relieve pain

  • Restore physical function and promote independence

  • Empower patients and families through education and personalized care plans

If you’re passionate about helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence—and wan

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Company

Hartford HealthCare

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