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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

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72 jobs

These 41 roles pay ~$105k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

University Orthopedics logo

Physical Therapist

University OrthopedicsEast Providence, RI

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Adoration Health logo

Physical Therapist Assistant

Adoration HealthEmployer score · SilverProvidence, RI

Physical Therapist Assistant
$45-$60 per hour
30+ days ago
No Call
Brown Medicine logo

Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

Brown MedicineCranston, RI

Physical Therapist
$75,000-$123,000
30+ days ago
No Nights
Lifepoint Health logo

Physical Therapist (PT), ARU

Lifepoint HealthWarwick, RI

Physical Therapist
$39-$49 per hour
30+ days ago
No Nights
Brown Medicine logo

Inpatient Physical Therapist Per Diem

Brown MedicineNewport, RI

Physical Therapist
$35.9-$59.23 per hour
30+ days ago
No Nights
Highbar Physical Therapy logo

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Highbar Physical TherapyEmployer score · SilverEast Greenwich, RI

Physical Therapist
$80,000-$100,000
30+ days ago
No Call
Highbar Physical Therapy logo

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Highbar Physical TherapyEmployer score · SilverRichmond, RI

Physical Therapist
$80,000-$100,000
30+ days ago
No Call
Highbar Physical Therapy logo

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Highbar Physical TherapyEmployer score · SilverSmithfield, RI

Physical Therapist
$80,000-$100,000
30+ days ago
No Call
FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND logo

Physical Therapist, Early Intervention

Family Service of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

Physical Therapist
$38-$47.25 per hour
No Nights
Brown Medicine logo

Physical Therapist outpatient TMH Central Falls

Brown MedicineProvidence, RI

Physical Therapist
$74,672 - $123,198/year
No Nights
ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND logo

Physical Therapist

Orthopedics Rhode IslandEmployer score · SilverWesterly, RI

Physical Therapist
$76,500 - $114,800
No Weekends
ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND logo

Physical Therapist Part Time

Orthopedics Rhode IslandEmployer score · SilverWarwick, RI

Physical Therapist
$38.3-$47.85 per hour
No Weekends
FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist - Warwick, RI

FOX RehabilitationWarwick, RI

Physical Therapist
$70,000-$115,000
No CallNo Nights

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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.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Rhode Island compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs RIWLBPostings (12 mo)
Rhode Island (this page)$94k—4.7/10161
California#1$116k+$21k5.3/104176
Alaska#2$115k+$21k5.4/10118
Hawaii#3$109k+$15k5.0/10181
District of Columbia#4$107k+$13k5.4/1056
Nevada#5$103k+$9k5.2/10306
Connecticutborders$100k+$6k5.4/10828
Massachusettsborders$98k+$4k5.4/101395

“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. Among current listings, 38% with no on-call and 23% with no weekends. 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 Brown Medicine, Highbar Physical Therapy, ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND, University Orthopedics, 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.