Physical Therapist - PT - Per Diem (Brattleboro, VT)
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
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Job Description
A Per Diem (weekdays) Physical Therapist, (PT/RPT), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Brattleboro, VT. Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.
Facility is a busy five star subacute rehabilitation facility, minutes from Interstate 91 with a beautiful rehabilitation gym that has plentiful natural light. The 80 bed facility boasts a highly supportive management team focused on patient-centered care.
The rehabilitation department prides itself on its Fun and Functional Therapy Program with a grocery cart, mock grocery shopping area along with a variety of other functional materials and assessments to compliment the multiple modalities we utilize.
We offer flexible scheduling and a highly supportive work environment. SNF experience needed.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Full-time Benefits
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
Job Requirements
- Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
- Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
Possess a current Physical Therapist, (PT / RPT), license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
- Work well with others in a team setting.
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Good Faith Rate Range: $50.00 - $55.00
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate physical therapy services within a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility environment. Collaborate effectively with rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapist license or be license eligible in the state of Vermont. Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is required along with strong computer and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Vermont, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (30 salary observations; 131 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,691 salary observations; 67,161 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Physical Therapy median $146k (middle half $119k–$146k)163 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Vermont vs national | $99k median in Vermont | $94k nationally (+6%)30 state / 12,691 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Vermont | 52 active | 22,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physical therapist listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PT - Per Diem (Brattleboro, VT) at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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