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Elderwood
Burlington, Vermont

PT - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34.98–$52.47 /hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Salary

$34.98 / hr - $52.47 / hr

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-TimeElderwood at Burlington | Burlington, VT

Looking to build a career where your work truly matters? Join the team at Elderwood at Burlington, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in a welcoming, community-focused environment.

We are seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team and help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence.

Physical Therapist Position Overview

Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

About Elderwood at Burlington

Elderwood at Burlington is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering short-term rehab, post-acute care, and long-term care services. Located in the heart of Burlington, the facility is known for its strong clinical outcomes, collaborative interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to personalized care.

Our rehab team plays a key role in helping residents safely transition from hospital to home while maximizing independence and quality of life.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Under brand new management!
  • Collaborative, team-driven therapy environment
  • Strong focus on patient-centered outcomes
  • Modern rehab spaces and supportive leadership
  • Opportunities for professional growth within Elderwood
  • Meaningful work with a direct impact on residents’ lives

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans for residents
  • Deliver skilled physical therapy services in accordance with physician orders
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize care plans
  • Monitor, document, and adjust treatments based on resident progress
  • Educate residents and families on therapy goals and outcomes

Qualifications

  • Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Vermont Physical Therapy license (or eligibility)
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
  • Passion for working with geriatric and post-acute populations

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Consistent full-time schedule
  • Supportive and engaging work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
  • If you're a Physical Therapist who values both clinical excellence and compassionate care, we’d love to connect with you.
  • Apply today and grow your career with Elderwood at Burlington!

Responsibilities

  • Physical Therapist (PT) Responsibilities
  • Provide skilled physical therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders
  • Develop and update individualized care plans and therapy goals
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams regarding resident progress and needs
  • Participate in resident care planning meetings
  • Assist with education and training initiatives as needed
  • Support a safe, respectful, resident-centered care environment
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Qualifications

  • Physical Therapist (PT) Qualifications
  • Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
  • State license to practice physical therapy required.
  • Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
  • Ability to direct others necessary.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationGeriatric carePatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationMobility trainingStrength trainingPatient educationCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Vermont, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (40 salary observations; 107 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

10
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
64%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$100k-$130k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$504k
Typical market rent
$2,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities