Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$39/hr

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Job Description

Join Our Team: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

About Us

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is more than just a healthcare provider; we're a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters.

We deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances.

Committed to holistic care, we offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-and-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of our community members at every stage.

Who We're Seeking: We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality in-home therapy services to a diverse clientele, demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise in accordance with established physical therapy standards. In this role, you will have the opportunity to truly get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.

Your Responsibilities

As a member of our dedicated team, you'll:

  • Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to craft personalized, goal-oriented care plans for each patient, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Identify and document patient needs, facilitating timely communication with the supervising physical therapist to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Execute standard measurement techniques, such as ROM, strength, and balance tests, to track and enhance patient progress.
  • Apply various therapeutic modalities as appropriate.
  • Uphold Standard Precautions during patient care, prioritizing safety and well-being.
  • Contribute to the team by assisting in body mechanics training, developing documentation forms, and participating in educational in-services and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us

We offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits:

  • 28 days combined time off in your first year for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to start your day from home for added convenience.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance to support your professional growth.
  • Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team.
  • Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs to ease financial burdens.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including first-dollar employer contribution group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k)Safe Harbor retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
  • Discounts at local vendors to enjoy perks beyond work.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Preferred one year of clinical practice in a medically oriented setting
  • Valid driver’s license

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice and embark on a rewarding journey where your skills and compassion truly matter. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful.

CVHHH is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver high-quality in-home therapy services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, performing standard physical measurements, and applying therapeutic modalities to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Skills

Home health careCare planningRange of motion testingStrength testingBalance testingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Vermont, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (37 salary observations; 153 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,389 salary observations; 66,810 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Vermont?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$64k–$81kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$75k)472 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Vermont vs national$102k median in Vermont$94k nationally (+9%)37 state / 12,389 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Vermont50 active22,059 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5K Sign-on!

Mission Healthcare · Eugene, Oregon

$38-$44/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Berlin, Vermont
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

28 days combined time off in first year
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment assistance
Loan forgiveness program eligibility
First-dollar employer contribution group health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability

Living in Barre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Median resident rent
$1,093/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.