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Springfield Hospital
Springfield, Vermont

Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehabilitation/Springfield) - FT/80

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.30–$37.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant will:

Serve as a core member of the rehabilitation team.

Assist Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.

In accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

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
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Physical Therapy evaluation, reassessment and treatment techniques.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems.

Salary Range

The base rate for this position is $30.30 - $37.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.

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

Key Skills

Physical Therapy TreatmentTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsWritten Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Vermont, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (48 salary observations; 118 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$63k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)517 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Vermont vs national$101k median in Vermont$94k nationally (+7%)48 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Vermont45 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem

$40-$45/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Springfield Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Vermont
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision
401k with an employer match
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Referral bonuses

Living in Springfield

Median resident rent
$818/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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