Physical Therapist (PT) - Senior Living Community
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
A Per-Diem, Physical Therapist (PT) position is available in a Senior Living Community located in Greenville, RI. The facility offers assisted living, independent living and memory care settings.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our patients relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our patients. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a Senior Living Community.
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Physical Therapist license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
- Good Faith Rate Range: $55/hr - $60/hr
A per-diem Physical Therapist, (PT / RPT), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
- Possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
- Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting
- Be flexible with hours.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services to residents in a senior living or sub-acute facility. Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible in the state of employment. Strong computer proficiency and experience with electronic documentation systems are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 35% 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $135k (middle half $125k–$166k) | 133 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | Rhode Island index 102.3 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Rhode Island | 152 active | 57,503 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 48% no call · 35% no weekends | 40 benchmarked listings |
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