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Cranston, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Reports To: Physical Therapy Site Coordinator 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

University Orthopedics is seeking a dynamic, motivated Physical Therapist to join our Physical Therapy staff.   The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations to determine body structure and function level impairments, activity limitation and participation restrictions.  Establishes diagnosis, prognosis and develops an individualized plan of care.  Implements treatment interventions and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care. 

Essential Job Functions

* Evaluate patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction
* Design and discuss appropriate treatment interventions based on findings in evaluation
* Perform necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal and insurance regulations
* Manage patient progress through therapy
* Provide timely and appropriate billing information for services provided
* Other clinical duties as assigned by PT Department to meet patient needs 
* Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs

Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
* Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of RI
* Previous experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality 
* Attention to detail
* Team oriented professional
* Excellent interpersonal and time management skill
* Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

University Orthopedics offers generous employee benefits including

* Competitive Salary
* Affordable Insurance Options
* Paid Vacation & Sick Time
* 11 Paid off holidays per year
* 8 hours of Volunteer time off per year
* 401k Retirement Plans with company match
* Profit-Sharing Plan
* Training, Development, and mentorship opportunities
* Tuition Reimbursement
* License Reimbursement
* Continuing Education Allowance 
* 100% Company Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits:
* Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident 
* Employee Assistance Program
* Yearly Performance Reviews & Bonuses
* Opportunities for Internal Growth
* State of the Art Facilities & Surgery Center
* Employee Appreciation Events like Quarterly Employee Get-Togethers, UOI Providence Bruins Game, Summer Barbecue, Employee Retreat, and more.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient examinations to establish diagnoses and individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for implementing interventions, managing patient progress, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing compliance.

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal RehabilitationPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About University Orthopedics

Hospitals and Health Care
East Providence, Rhode Island
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Affordable Insurance Options
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
11 Paid holidays per year
8 hours Volunteer time off per year
401k Retirement Plans with company match
Profit-Sharing Plan
Training, Development, and mentorship opportunities