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Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy
North Providence, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Build a Rewarding PT Career — $80K–$100K + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Pappas OPT in North Providence, Rhode Island, a member of the Confluent Health Family, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

North Providence, RI is a welcoming suburban community just minutes from downtown Providence. Known for its quiet neighborhoods, local parks, and strong sense of community, it offers a comfortable residential feel while still providing convenient access to the city’s restaurants, arts scene, and waterfront areas. With close proximity to major highways and nearby coastal towns, North Providence combines everyday convenience with classic New England charm.

In this role, you’ll evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and track clinical outcomes to support patient progress. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care while maintaining strong clinical and documentation standards.

How Pappas OPT, a member of the Confluent Health Family Supports You:

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Student loan repayment program - We pay your lender monthly! IRS approved. Value increases after two years of employment!

  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting so work stays at work.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing patients' medical history
  • Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
  • Developing individualized treatment plans for patients with clear goals and expected outcomes
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on manual therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
  • Recording patient progress and modifying the plan of care as needed

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Licensure in good standing in the state of Rhode Island

About

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Who We Are

Pappas OPT is a Member of the Confluent Health Family. Confluent Health is a family of physical therapy and occupational therapy companies transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing highly effective clinicians, and lowering healthcare costs through workplace wellness and injury prevention.

This is an organization that is unlike any other, with unmatched possibilities to practice, learn, and master the profession, do meaningful work that impacts lives, and create your path for future success.

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 evaluationTreatment planningPain managementMobility improvementEvidence-based practiceMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical history review

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 53% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Rhode Island?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $91k (middle half $87k–$100k)354 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingRhode Island index 102.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Rhode Island68 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 53% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 11 employers
9
<$100k
8
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$150k
#2

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - Bardonia, NY

$75k-$115k
#4

Physical Therapist - New Windsor, NY

$75k-$115k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Student loan repayment program
AI clinical documentation support

Living in North Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,858/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.