Overview
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics Jobs in Wallingford, CT at Leoforce
Experience: Entry Level
Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 per year
Job Details
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We are hiring a Physical Therapist for a full-time Outpatient Orthopedics role with a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation organization.
This is a strong opportunity for a PT who enjoys outpatient ortho but does not want a high-volume clinic environment. The caseload is manageable, the team is collaborative, and the organization is known for quality patient care, advanced rehabilitation, and strong clinical support.
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, post-surgical, musculoskeletal, sports medicine, back pain, and general outpatient rehab needs. The role also includes the opportunity to train in aquatic therapy, with aquatics typically making up about half a day per week.
This is not a neuro-focused outpatient role. Patients may occasionally have complex histories, but the PT will primarily focus on orthopedic and outpatient rehab cases.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday
8-hour day between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Friday schedule is typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
No regular weekend schedule listed
Patient Volume
Typical caseload is approximately 10–13 patients per day. Treatments are generally 30 minutes, with single booking and some overlapping documentation or dovetail time as needed.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal patients
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide post-surgical rehabilitation and orthopedic rehab
Treat patients with back pain, injury recovery, and sports medicine needs
Train in aquatic therapy as needed
Document patient progress and treatment plans
Communicate with patients, families, and clinical team members
Support strong outcomes, patient independence, and safe recovery
Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist in Connecticut, or eligible
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
New grads may be considered
Interest in aquatics preferred
Strong communication and documentation skills
A bit about us:
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We are a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation organization focused on helping patients recover from serious illness, injury, surgery, and complex medical conditions. Our outpatient teams provide high-quality orthopedic, post-surgical, sports medicine, aquatic therapy, and rehabilitation care in a collaborative environment built around strong clinical outcomes, manageable caseloads, and real professional growth.
Why join us?
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$80K–$120K base salary depending on experience
Bonus potential tied to productivity
401k match after 1 year and 1,000 hours
PTO accrual for full-time employees
Stable full-time schedule, Monday–Friday
No high-volume clinic model
Manageable 10–13 patient/day caseload
Strong clinical leadership and peer support
Opportunity to train in aquatics
Career ladder and advancement opportunities
Research, education, committees, and community involvement
Front-line clinical input on equipment, care delivery, and treatment approach
Work with an organization known for advanced rehabilitation and strong patient outcomes
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Title: Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics
Company: Leoforce
Location: Wallingford, CT
