Pays $74.7K - $123.2K — Physical Therapist market median is ~$114k (118 jobs)
Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care
About the Role
Per diem inpatient acute care. $3k sign-on bonus. Day shift only. 1 weekend day/month. 2 holidays/year. Work when you want.
Join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care in Providence, Rhode Island. $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS INCLUDED! SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
- Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
- State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.
- EXPERIENCE: New graduates will be considered.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $74.7K - $123.2K
- Signing bonus: $35,000.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, establishes diagnosis and prognosis, and implements treatment interventions. They also educate patients and caregivers, coordinate rehabilitation plans, and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Rhode Island, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 38 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100) — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care position at Brown Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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