Pays $26.19-$39.29/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$75k (48 jobs) · Top 10% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Home health PTA. $54K-$82K salary. $3K sign-on bonus. Flexible schedule. 401k match. Work with supportive team. Help patients at home.
Join VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont. VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Franklin County. Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy?
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited university or college required.
- Valid Vermont State Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
- Prior physical therapist assistant experience preferred.
- Valid Driver's License.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: hour6.19 - $39.29/hour.
- Signing bonus: $3,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Work with VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Vermont.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements and documents treatment plans for patients of all ages under the supervision of a physical therapist. They also collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate care and monitor patient progress to ensure optimal functional independence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k 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 at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 48 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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