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North Smithfield, Rhode Island

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Antoine Residence - North Smithfield, RI 02896Position Type: PRNJoin Our Team at Saint Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, RI! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Saint Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, RI, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Saint Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, RI is a premier senior care community dedicated to providing exceptional care and rehabilitation services to its residents.

Our facility offers a welcoming environment, modern amenities, and a compassionate team committed to helping residents achieve their highest level of independence and well-being.

Located in the scenic Blackstone Valley, working at Saint Antoine Residence gives therapists the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives while enjoying a supportive workplace and the charm of northern Rhode Island.

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

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician. They are responsible for providing professional and competent therapy services to residents to support their independence and well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are also mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Documentation

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).

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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 North Smithfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$2,201/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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