Pays Compensation: $25 - $35/hour — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (544 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Outpatient physical therapist assistant. $25-$35/hr. Up to $5K sign-on. Pawtucket, RI.
Join Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $5K Sign-On, Outpatient in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Join a team where Physical Therapist Assistants thrive. You are supported, developed, and empowered to deliver exceptional care!
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25/hr - $35/hr.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Professional Development Program (PDP)
- Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs
- AI enabled Clinical documentation
- Comprehensive mentorship
- Leadership and talent development opportunities
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality physical therapy treatment in an outpatient setting under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Build strong patient relationships while ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold or be eligible for a state license. Requires a passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care and strong teamwork skills.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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