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Middletown, Rhode Island

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Reports To: Physical Therapy Site Coordinator

General Summary of Duties

University Orthopedics is seeking a dynamic, motivated Physical Therapist to join our Physical Therapy staff. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations to determine body structure and function level impairments, activity limitation and participation restrictions. Establishes diagnosis, prognosis and develops an individualized plan of care. Implements treatment interventions and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care.

Essential Job Functions

  • Evaluate patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction
  • Design and discuss appropriate treatment interventions based on findings in evaluation
  • Perform necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal and insurance regulations
  • Manage patient progress through therapy
  • Provide timely and appropriate billing information for services provided
  • Other clinical duties as assigned by PT Department to meet patient needs
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of RI
  • Previous experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Attention to detail
  • Team oriented professional
  • Excellent interpersonal and time management skill
  • Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive examinations to diagnose impairments and developing individualized plans of care. They implement treatment interventions and perform ongoing evaluations to manage patient progress through therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EvaluationClinical DocumentationMusculoskeletal RehabilitationInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at University Orthopedics a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 412 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% 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).

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 412 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapist median $93k (middle half $88k–$104k)270 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingRhode Island index 102.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Rhode Island73 active23,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (412 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), 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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$95k
17
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 412 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$738k
Typical market rent
$3,393/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.