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East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Saint Elizabeth Home Outpatient - East Greenwich, RI
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Join Our Team at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us: Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI is a premier senior care and rehabilitation community dedicated to providing exceptional, resident-centered care.

Located in one of Rhode Island’s most charming coastal towns, our facility offers therapists the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment while enjoying easy access to beautiful waterfront views, local dining, and historic New England charm.

With a compassionate team, a strong commitment to quality care, and opportunities for professional growth, Saint Elizabeth Home is an ideal place for therapists looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the plan of care established by the registered physical therapist and physician. Provide professional, competent therapy while maintaining high standards of quality care.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active state license are required. Candidates must meet applicable certification, licensure, screening, and certification requirements, and have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Key Skills

Plan of Care ImplementationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Program Knowledge

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Rhode Island?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $72k (middle half $66k–$78k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingRhode Island index 102.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Rhode Island73 active21,797 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in East Greenwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$678k
Typical market rent
$2,369/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.