Physical Therapist- Per Diem
Listed compensation
$39.95-$59.93/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Building Name: CVMC - Woodridge
- Location Address: 142 Woodridge Drive, Berlin Vermont
- Regular
- Department: CVMC - Woodridge Rehabilitation Therapies
- Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
- Standard Hours: 0
Biweekly Scheduled Hours
- Shift: Variable
- Primary Shift: – Weekend Needs: Rotating
- Salary Range: Min $39.95 Mid $49.94 Max $59.93
- Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist assumes the responsibility for evaluating patients and developing an effective physical therapy program based upon physical assessment, sound judgement and psychological sensitivity. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
Basic Knowledge
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Certificate in P. T or Master entry level degree in P.T.;
Vermont State License or eligibility required. BLS training preferred.
Experience
Three to six months to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and creating effective physical therapy programs based on assessments. They must maintain professional expertise and ensure high-quality care through sound clinical judgment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, a Certificate in P.T., or a Master entry-level degree in P.T. A Vermont State License or eligibility for licensure is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Vermont, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (34 salary observations; 132 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $128k (middle half $114k–$151k)125 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Vermont vs national | $102k median in Vermont | $94k nationally (+9%)34 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Vermont | 48 active | 21,991 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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