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Ivy Rehab
Coventry, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

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 Therapist (Per Diem) Starting Compensation begins at $50.

Areas Ivy is hiring: Coventry, RI Warwick, RI 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 program.

Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist 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 Welcome to the Ivy Rehab Network Join us on our mission to inspire & enable people to live life to the fullest!

The Ivy Rehab Network is a growing team of orthopedic and pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and ABA therapy clinics with over 500 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast.

Through a shared commitment to clinical excellence, we work as a unified team to serve each person to the best of our ability.

Combining our clinical objectives and company culture, you can see why Ivy is committed to providing endless opportunities to every teammate through professional development tracks, continuing education, leadership development, residency cohorts, mentorship programs, and many other resources.

Key Responsibilities

As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, the physical therapist will work with diverse patients across various diagnoses, focusing on individualized, patient-centered treatment sessions. The role involves collaboration and mentorship within a dedicated team providing world-class physical therapy services.

Requirements

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist in the respective state. A strong dedication to achieving exceptional patient outcomes and high-quality care is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Hand TherapyPediatricsNeurologyVertigo ManagementSports TherapyParkinson’s Disease Therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- Per Diem at Ivy Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 26 employers

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<$115k
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$115k-130k
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$140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
69%
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Coventry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Typical market rent
$2,553/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
Student loan repayment options
Sign-on bonus opportunities