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Ivy Rehab
North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$38/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

State of Location

Rhode Island

Position Summary

As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

  • Physical Therapy Assistant (Full time)
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Compensation: $28-38 per hour.

We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!

Why Choose Ivy?

Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.

Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.

Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.

Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.

Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.

Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Commitment to Clinical Excellence

  • We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
  • Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
  • Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
  • Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.

Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.

Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.

How Ivy Invests in You

  • Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
  • Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
  • Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
  • Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
  • Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
  • External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
  • Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
  • Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.

At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.

Position Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the respective state.
  • Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. ivyrehab.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, patient-centered physical therapy treatment sessions in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Requires current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Rhode Island.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationRehabilitationSports MedicineNeurological RehabilitationPediatric Physical TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ivy Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in North Kingstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$641k
Typical market rent
$2,358/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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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Annual CEU Incentives
Tax-Free Student Loan Repayment
Sign-On Bonus Opportunities
Mentorship
Continuing Education