Physical Therapist Jobs in Rhode Island
Across 72 live Physical Therapist listings in Rhode Island, median advertised pay is $105K (75th percentile $115K), based on the 41 that state a salary; Rhode Island ranks 20th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy (10), Ivy Rehab (7), Reliant Rehabilitation (7).
72+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 41 roles pay ~$105k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
BAYADA Home Health CareWoonsocket, RI
Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional PathwaysNorth Smithfield, RI
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pappas OPT Physical and Hand TherapyPawtucket, RI
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pappas OPT Physical and Hand TherapyJohnston, RI
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional PathwaysNorth Smithfield, RI
Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional PathwaysEast Greenwich, RI
Physical Therapist Assistant, Homecare
Care New England Health SystemWarwick, RI
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Physical Therapist Pay in Rhode Island: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physical therapist listings in Rhode Island today, then Rhode Island against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 72
- Live median
- $105k
- 75th $115k · n=41
- 12-mo median
- $94k
- Pay rank
- #20 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.7/10 · #51
- 12-mo postings
- 161
Physical Therapist roles in Rhode Island advertise $2k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs RI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (this page) | $94k | — | 4.7/10 | 161 |
| California#1 | $116k | +$21k | 5.3/10 | 4176 |
| Alaska#2 | $115k | +$21k | 5.4/10 | 118 |
| Hawaii#3 | $109k | +$15k | 5.0/10 | 181 |
| District of Columbia#4 | $107k | +$13k | 5.4/10 | 56 |
| Nevada#5 | $103k | +$9k | 5.2/10 | 306 |
| Connecticutborders | $100k | +$6k | 5.4/10 | 828 |
| Massachusettsborders | $98k | +$4k | 5.4/10 | 1395 |
“borders” = shares a border with Rhode Island; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy (10), Ivy Rehab (7), Reliant Rehabilitation (7)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Physical Therapist jobs in Rhode Island.
How much do physical therapists earn in Rhode Island?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapist jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Rhode Island right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy, Functional Pathways, Confluent Health, Lifepoint Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in Rhode Island are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 72 physical therapists positions in Rhode Island listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in Rhode Island
- Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Ivy Rehab7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Reliant Rehabilitation7 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Highbar Physical Therapy5 open roles here · WLB 75/100Lifepoint Health5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Brown Medicine4 open roles here · WLB 54/100- Functional Pathways4 open roles here · WLB 74/100
University Orthopedics4 open roles here · WLB 65/100