If you're looking for a OT or PT travel job that puts you near the beach and plenty of other activities, Rhode Island might be the state for you. You'll need a Rhode Island license to make this career move, but don't worry — we have you covered. We've gathered everything you need to know to obtain your license in the state and thrown in some Rhode Island salary information and how to get a OT or PT travel job in the state too.
Occupational therapy licensing falls under the responsibility of the Rhode Island Department of Health, which can take four to six weeks to process applications. OTs in the state earn an above average salary. Rhode Island is a little more expensive than other parts of the country when it comes to basic costs like housing, utilities and food.
Physicial Therapy licensing falls under the Rhode Island Department of Health and takes up to 60 days to process applications for PT licenses. Rhode Island offers an average PT salary that's slightly lower than the national average. While the state does have a higher cost of living than the country's average, much of that is due to higher home costs, which is not something travel PTs must contend with.
Rhode Island Department of Health Licensing
3 Capitol Hill, Room 105A
Providence, RI 02908
Email: doh.elicense@health.ri.gov
Phone: 401-222-5960
Fax: N/A
Being an allied traveler, especially with AMN Healthcare, comes with a lot of amazing benefits. While individual salaries vary depending on qualifications, travel clinicians enjoy enhanced earnings that are up to 20% more than what permanently placed OTs and PTs earn.
Occupational therapists in Rhode Island make an average salary of $88,390 per year. Our travel professionals also receive comprehensive medical insurance, furnished housing or a stipend, a 401(k) retirement plan and travel reimbursement.
On top of health benefits and potential for housing stipends, you could also earn up to 20% more than average PTs in traditionally employed positions in the same area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports annual physical therapy salaries in Rhode Island around $85,540 per year.
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