Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed)

1 month ago
Fort Washington, Maryland$62.4K - $83.2KFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $62.4K - $83.2K
  • Signing bonus: $3,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in United States.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistantOutpatient CareOrthopedicsNeurologyConcussion ManagementOncologyPatient CareEvidence-Based CareClinical ExcellenceMentorshipTeamworkContinuing EducationCaseload ManagementCPR Certification

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Maryland PTA license and be a college graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program who has passed the national examination for PTAs. A minimum of one year of licensed experience treating outpatient orthopedics is required, along with a passion for helping patients achieve their goals.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed) at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at NovaCare Rehabilitation is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

NovaCare Rehabilitation lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $40k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$40k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Care, Orthopedics, Neurology, Concussion Management, Oncology, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, adhering to State Practice Act mandates. This role also requires maintaining positive...

Benefits package: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus, Generous PTO, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Protection. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Generous PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Protection
6.8

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (5)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago