Physical Therapist
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Physical Therapists work with people who have short-term or long-term disabilities. They create plans to help patients move more easily, ease pain, or recover from illness, injury, or surgery. They treat patients using exercises, hands-on therapy, or special equipment.
Where you might work
Physical therapy office, hospital, nursing home.
Related Links
My Next Move: Physical Therapists
O*Net Online: Physical Therapists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physical Therapists
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Vermont Chapter of the APTA
Education Required
Physical Therapists hold a doctoral degree (usually 3 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree).
Where to Study
Norwich University
Saint Michael's College
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton, Johnson
Vermont State University - Castleton, Lyndon
Boston University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Northeastern University
Simmons University
Springfield College
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Colby-Sawyer College
Franklin Pierce University
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
