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Springfield, Vermont

Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation/Springfield) - Premium Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Physical Therapist, in an in-patient or out-patient setting, will use the physical therapy process in the delivery of patient care to carry out an individualized program of physical therapy to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals including:

  • Assessment
  • Treatment
  • Planning
  • Implementation

Education

Communication

This position requires a minimum of 36 hours a week.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program (preferred)
  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
  • Current Physical Therapist license in Vermont in good standing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Pleasant bedside manner
  • Motivational skills
  • Time management
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Service-oriented

Instructing and Teaching Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Salary Range: The Premium Per Diem role is $65.00 per hour and is not eligible for differential pay (i. e., "per diem", "shift", "weekend" or "holiday").

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

The Physical Therapist will deliver individualized patient care in in-patient or out-patient settings to help patients achieve functional goals. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and patient education.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInstructional skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 25 employers

11
<$110k
14
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Visa sponsorship
18%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

Providence · Torrance, California

$51.76-$80.34/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

$68-$74/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

$60-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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.

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About Springfield Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Vermont
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Referral bonuses