Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Sign On Bonus

1 month ago
Bowie, Maryland$62K - $79KFull TimePsychologist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · MD adjusted

Below Market
Salary Percentile20th percentile
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38% below median for Psychologist in MD — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Overview Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Location: NovaCare Bowie, Maryland Compensation: $30.00 - $38.

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: $62K - $79K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

Patient CarePhysical TherapyOrthopedicNeurologyVestibularSports MedicineSupervisionImplementationClient RelationsMentorshipClinical TransitionCPR Certification

Requirements

Candidates must be a college graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and have passed the national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE. A valid state physical therapist assistant license, or one in process, along with CPR certification, is required for this position.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Sign On Bonus at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

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 $62k to $79k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bowie, 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
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($62k–$79k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vestibular, Sports Medicine, Supervision, Implementation. 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 delivering high-quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implementing physical therapy services according to established principles and policies. This role also involves maintaining positive interac...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus ($3,000), Generous PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K with Match, CEU Program, Career Advancement. 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

Sign-On Bonus ($3,000)
Generous PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with Match
CEU Program
Career Advancement
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

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

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago