Physical Therapist - Industrial Rehab

Select Medical•Stratford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a skilled and proactive Physical Therapist to provide industrial rehabilitation in an aircraft manufacturing environment. The role focuses on evaluating, treating, and preventing work-related injuries among employees in a physically demanding, safety-critical setting. The therapist will apply occupational health, ergonomic, and return-to-work principles to address industrial job demands. Relevant experience is a plus but is not required; training is available for the right candidate. The position is located in Stratford, Connecticut, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule. The stated salary range is $85,000 to $100,000, based on experience, with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and student debt repayment. The broader responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, directing and documenting treatment, maintaining required training and regulatory compliance, communicating respectfully with colleagues and patients, and participating in center meetings as directed. Select Physical Therapy describes opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, specialty exploration, and clinical advancement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in occupational health, ergonomics, and return-to-work programs.
Understanding of industrial job demands.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat employees with musculoskeletal and work-related injuries.
Develop individualized rehabilitation and return-to-work plans based on job-specific demands.
Perform ergonomic assessments and administer work-conditioning programs.
Educate employees on proper body mechanics and injury prevention.
Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to support a safe return to work.
Complete and maintain required corporate and clinical services training and comply with state, local, and federal regulations.
Evaluate, treat, direct, and document patient treatment.
Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors.
Attend and participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
Student debt repayment program.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program with paid national certifications.
Generous paid time off.
Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Specialty exploration opportunities, including aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, and hand therapy.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.