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Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy
East Providence, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist Technician

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Overview

Pappas Physical Therapy is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies that is transforming healthcare by developing and educating today’s highly effective clinicians and by providing them with career development pathways to become industry leaders.

  • Physical Therapist Technician: Full-Time
  • Clinic Location: 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
  • Salary: $17/hr-$18/hr

How Pappas Physical Therapy Supports You

  • A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Industry-leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
  • 401(k) Employer Matching
  • Family Building and Parental Benefits

Responsibilities

You’ll Achieve Success By

  • Preparing patients for treatment
  • Preparing equipment and treatment areas.
  • Cleaning treatment areas and maintaining a tidy gym environment.
  • Ensuring treatment areas are well stocked.
  • Efficiently setting up patients with modalities to ensure safety and comfort.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Pre-physical therapy/allied health degree track preferred.
  • Background in health, wellness, or personal training preferred

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Key Skills

Patient PreparationEquipment MaintenanceInventory ManagementSafety CompliancePhysical Therapy SupportClinical Assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
19%
Visa sponsorship
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in East Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$456k
Typical market rent
$2,022/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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

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About Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Barrington, Rhode Island
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
LTD Insurance
401(k) Employer Matching
Family Building and Parental Benefits
Mentorship and Career Development