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North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34.11-$53.14/hr

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Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Job Type: Fulltime, Non-Exempt

Job Schedule: Days, 32 - 40 hours per week, Weekend and Holiday rotation *Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union)

Your Experience Matters

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island is operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Prime Healthcare. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island is a state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey.

We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How You’ll Contribute

The Physical Therapist (PT) in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with injuries, illnesses, or functional impairments to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall independence.

This role develops individualized treatment plans and delivers targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing strength, balance, and functional movement.

The PT collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support patient progress and discharge planning, while providing education to patients and caregivers on ongoing care and home exercise programs.

Accurate and timely documentation, along with adherence to regulatory and safety standards, is essential. Strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport with patients are critical to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic rehab setting.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants Should Have

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
  • Current Physical Therapist license to practice
  • Experience in inpatient rehab preferred
  • Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net]. Or Click Here

to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

More About

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island offers specialized inpatient rehab for patients in the North Smithfield, Rhode Island community.

Programs are designed to help patients recover from a variety of injuries and illnesses, including brain, orthopedic and spinal cord injuries, stroke, neurological conditions, trauma and amputation. Our programs center around the individual needs of each patient to improve health, function and quality of life.

Acute inpatient rehabilitation facilities differ from other post-acute options, such as skilled nursing facilities, most notably in the amount of quality physical, occupational and speech therapy offered, and medical oversight provided.

Hourly range: $34.11 - 53.14 per hour.

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with functional impairments to restore mobility and reduce pain. They develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and discharge planning.

Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current Physical Therapist license. Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required, and experience in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility restorationPain managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationClinical documentationStroke recoveryNeurological rehabilitationOrthopedic injury care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 16 employers

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in North Smithfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$2,201/mo
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).

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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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match