- Open jobs
- 4
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $37.59/hour
- Pay range
- $24.88 – $43.31/hour
- Median wage in Rhode Island (BLS)
- $33.00/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant - General
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant in Warwick, Rhode Island
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Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Rhode Island
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Rhode Island is $33.00 per hour ($68,640 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $37.59/hour, from $24.88 to $43.31. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Rhode Island; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Rhode Island
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 2 | $31.24/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $43.31/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Warwick (3), Providence (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in Rhode Island?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Rhode Island is $33.00 per hour (about $68,640 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $37.59 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in Rhode Island?
4 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Rhode Island; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.