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Orthopedics Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76.5K - $114.8K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Providence, RI 02908
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Masters
  • Salary Range: $76,500.00 - $114,800.00 Salary
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care
  • Location: Providence, RI
  • Hours: 8am to 4:30pm Who we are: Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future

As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do.

Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

What you’ll do: Our Occupational Therapist Implement progressive evidence based manual therapy, pain science, functional movement patterns on upper extremities.

They perform the tasks required by an occupational therapist in compliance with state law including evaluations, reevaluations, development of treatment planning, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and support staff.

Responsibilities/Duties::00 am to 4:30 pm Responsible for evaluating and treating upper extremity orthopedic and neurological injuries, with a specific emphasis on hand therapy. Qualifications

Who You Are

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program. Current Rhode Island state Occupational Therapist license.

CPR Certification What we offer: Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience Competitive Compensation Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”). IND1

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating upper extremity orthopedic and neurological injuries, with a focus on hand therapy. Duties include implementing evidence-based manual therapy and supervising occupational therapist assistants and support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. A current Rhode Island state Occupational Therapist license and CPR Certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Upper Extremity TreatmentPatient EvaluationClinical Supervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Rhode Island?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$115kOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $83k–$103k)223 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerRhode Island index 102.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Rhode Island19 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Orthopedics Rhode Islandsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
3
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
2
$110k-140k
6
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
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About Orthopedics Rhode Island

Hospitals and Health Care
Warwick, Rhode Island
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Generous PTO

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.