Pays $17.50/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$92k (297 jobs)
Physical Therapist Technician
About the Role
Part-time Physical Therapist Technician. $17.50-$19/hr. Cranston, RI.
Join Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy as a Physical Therapist Technician – Part-Time in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17.50 - $19/hr.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy as a Physical Therapist Technician – Part-Time.
Key Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for preparing and cleaning treatment areas while ensuring the gym environment remains tidy and well-stocked. They also assist patients with modalities to ensure their safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. A background in health, wellness, or personal training and a pre-physical therapy or allied health degree track are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k 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 roles.
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