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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Vermont

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What Physical Therapy Technicians Do

PT Techs support Physical Therapists and PTAs in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

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Patient Support

Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility. Help with therapeutic equipment and modalities.

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Clinic Operations

Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments.

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Documentation

Record patient progress, schedule appointments, and support administrative functions under PT supervision.

Where PT Techs Work in Vermont

Vermont offers diverse PT settings from major hospital systems to specialized sports medicine clinics.

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Outpatient Clinics

Private PT practices, orthopedic clinics, and multi-specialty centers.

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Hospitals

Acute care, inpatient rehab, and post-surgical recovery units.

Sports Medicine

Athletic training facilities, sports rehab centers, and team clinics.

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Skilled Nursing

Long-term care facilities and home health agencies serving seniors.

Vermont PT Tech Salary Data

VT PT Techs earn 13% above national average. Location significantly impacts pay.

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Vermont (Major metro areas) $39K-$43K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Vermont (Suburban counties) $34K-$39K Balanced cost/salary
Central Vermont (Central regions) $31K-$36K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Vermont (Rural areas) $29K-$32K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Vermont

These healthcare systems and facilities actively hire Physical Therapy Technicians across Vermont.

University of Vermont Medical Center

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📍 Burlington

📞 802-847-0000

State's only academic center

Rutland Regional Medical Center

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📍 Rutland

📞 802-775-7111

Central VT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

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📍 Brattleboro

📞 802-257-0341

Southeast VT

Northwestern Medical Center

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📍 St. Albans

📞 802-524-5911

Northwest VT

Springfield Hospital

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📍 Springfield

📞 802-885-2151

Southeast VT

University of Vermont Health Network

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📍 Burlington/Statewide

📞 802-847-0000

Vermont's largest health system

Vermont PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Vermont.

How does Vermont's small population affect PT careers?
Vermont has the 2nd smallest population (650,000) and a limited PT job market (roughly 220 positions statewide). UVMMC dominates, employing a majority of PT professionals. Competition for positions can be intense because many are drawn to Vermont's lifestyle without proportional job openings.
What makes UVMMC unique for PT careers?
University of Vermont Medical Center is Vermont's only academic medical center and only Level 1 trauma center, drawing complex cases from Vermont, New Hampshire, and upstate New York. PT Techs gain academic medicine exposure in a rural setting—an unusual combination.
Can PT Techs afford Vermont's cost of living?
Vermont's cost of living is above average, driven by housing shortages (limited inventory). Burlington especially has become expensive. Rural Vermont is more affordable but has fewer jobs. Financial planning is important—Vermont lifestyle comes with real costs.
How does Vermont's aging population affect PT demand?
Vermont has the 3rd oldest median age in the US. This creates strong geriatric PT demand—joint replacements, fall prevention, post-stroke rehab. PT Techs develop specialized aging-population skills valuable as America ages overall.

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