Pays $30.30 - $37.00 per hour — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$69k (531 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehabilitation/Springfield) - FT/80
About the Role
$30-37/hr. Full-time PTA. Outpatient/acute inpatient. Great benefits. 401k match. Close-knit team.
Join Springfield Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehabilitation/Springfield) - FT/80 in Springfield, Vermont. The Physical Therapist Assistant will: Serve as a core member of the rehabilitation team. Assist Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Outpatient/Acute Inpatient Experience (preferred).
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Vermont in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.30 - $37.00 per hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the rehabilitation team by assisting Physical Therapists with treatments and procedures. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and modifying treatments based on patient status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Vermont, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$112k across 32 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Vermont's cost-of-living index is 118.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state — Vermont ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehabilitation/Springfield) - FT/80 at Springfield Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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