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Baltimore, Maryland

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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.

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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

Patient assessmentCare planningInpatient careClinical documentationTeam leadership

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked 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 livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maryland352 active21,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 30% offer loan repayment374 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,001 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 29 employers
15
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.