There is 1 fully accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school in Vermont for 2024. This school is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
We have gathered essential information on this school as well as information on certification, licensing, salary, and employment prospects.
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How to become a Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont
- Graduate from an Accredited PTA program
- Pass local Vermont and/or National Certification Exams
- Obtain your license to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Vermont
- How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make in Vermont?
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Listed below are some of the top PTA schools and related programs near you in Vermont.
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Top Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Vermont
| College | Metro Area | Acredittion | Find Out More |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | Burlington | Fall 2016 | Request Information |
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Physical Therapy Assistant Certification Exam Requirements in Vermont
Once you have graduated from an accredited school in Vermont you will need to obtain a license to work as a physical therapist assistant there. To obtain your license it is a requirement that you have successfully passed additional certification exams.
Vermont does not have any requirement to undertake any local state level jurisprudence exams. However all candidates seeking initial licensure in the state must complete the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE).
The purpose of the state exam, where required, is to ensure that the candidate has a thorough understanding of the local laws and regulations under which they are allowed to work.
The purpose of the NPTE exams is to ensure a minimum standard or knowledge and competence after graduation and before entering into the workplace. The NPTE exams are developed and administered by the US Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
Vermont PTA License Requirements
Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by Vermont law that you obtain a license to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State.
The Physical Therapy Advisors regulates the licensing of Physical Therapist Assistants in Vermont. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:
Address: Office of Professional Regulation, 89 Main Street 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620
Email: judith.griffen@sec.state.vt.us
Phone: (802) 828-3228
Website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us
Update 2018: The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has recently launched the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact for PT’s and PTA’s.
The purpose of the compact is to essentially create an interstate license which will allow a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to practice outside of the state in which they obtained their license.
Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary in Vermont
| State | Vermont |
|---|---|
| Salary | $52,740 |
| Hourly Wage | $25.36 |
| Bottom 10% of Earners | $37,840 |
| Top 10% of Earners | $69,090 |
| # Employed | 190 |
According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data physical therapist assistants in Vermont earn an average salary of $52,740. This represents an hourly wage of $25.36 and is 8.5% below the national average.
The top 10% of earners in the profession in Vermont earned $69,090 whilst the bottom 10% earn $37,840.
There are approximately persons currently employed as PTA’s in Vermont.
PTA Salaries and Employment in Vermont by Metro Area
The table below breaks down salary and employment of physical therapist assistants by Metro area across the state.
| Area | Salary | Hourly Wage | # Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington | $52,210 | $25.10 | - |