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Physical Therapy Assistant- Full time

CompanyGrace Cottage Family Health & Hospital
LocationTownshend
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
About The Company
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is an independent, non-profit critical access hospital and rural health clinic located in Townshend, Vermont. The 19-bed hospital specializes in serving patients with acute, rehabilitative and palliative care needs. The hospital has a 24/7 emergency department, a diagnostic imaging department and a full-service laboratory. Grace Cottage Family Health has twelve primary care providers, a pediatrician, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and podiatrist. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered to inpatients and outpatients. The hospital also operates a retail pharmacy, Messenger Valley Pharmacy.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist.


Qualifications:

Education/ Experience: Advanced degree from accredited program, completion of all state and national requirements for licensure/certification. VT License, registration with national office, CPR.  

Other Requirements: Ability to work independently, pay attention to details, multitask, and follow set procedures.


Requirements

Essential Functions Of The Position:

  • Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has completed evaluation of patient.
  • Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
  • Notify physical therapist of patient status changes, progression of program as appropriate
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, visitors
  • Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
  • Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and emergency preparedness programs.

 How We Support You:

· Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with matching

· Life And Disability Insurance

· Tuition and Loan Reimbursement

· Generous Earned Time Off Package

· Responsive Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Motivations And Incentives


Why Grace Cottage?

Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 through 2026 Best Places To Work in Vermont!

We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the healthcare we provide.

Key Skills
Physical Therapy ModalitiesPatient CarePatient EvaluationCPRMultitaskingInfection ControlEmergency PreparednessClinical CommunicationPerformance ImprovementCQI Activities
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) With MatchingLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementLoan ReimbursementEarned Time Off PackageEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Motivations And Incentives
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments and modalities as directed by a staff physical therapist to restore patient functioning. Communicate patient status changes and participate in departmental operational and safety activities.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$27 - $36
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
120
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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