Physical Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Facility: St. Agnes Ascension
- Department: Physical Therapy Inpatient
- Schedule: Day | Full-time
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment program.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patient's condition.
Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problem identified and involve the patient/family.
Perform therapy intervention utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Oversee activities of physical therapy assistant, student and other support personnel.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Drivers License credentialed from the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed treatment programs and perform initial and ongoing patient assessments. They are also responsible for establishing care plans and overseeing the activities of physical therapy assistants and support personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Maryland Physical Therapy license. A BLS provider certification is also required within 30 days of the hire date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (292 salary observations; 881 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,001 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Maryland vs national | $94k median in Maryland | $94k nationally (about the same)292 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 352 active | 21,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 30% offer loan repayment374 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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