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

Springfield Hospital, Inc.; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team, supporting therapists with treatments and documenting patient progress under supervision.

Responsibilities include helping develop treatment plans, ensuring accurate charting, and collaborating with the team to deliver high‑quality care in outpatient or acute settings. A VT PTA license and BLS are required, with EMR experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• VT PTA license in good standing.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Outpatient/Acute Inpatient experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the rehabilitation team.
• Assist Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy treatments.
• Assist in development of treatment plans and document progress under supervision.

Skills

BLS Certification

EMR Systems

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Job Type

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the rehabilitation team.
• Assist Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans in accordance with state laws, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status 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 of Physical Therapy evaluation, reassessment, and treatment techniques.
• Proficiency 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 & Benefits

Base rate: $30.30 – $37.00 per hour, based on education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. Springfield Hospital offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with an employer match, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses.