Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$37/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $35–$37 per hour

About Innovative Healthcare Centers

Innovative Healthcare Centers is a forward-thinking outpatient rehabilitation provider focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our clinics emphasize efficiency, collaboration, and modern tools that support both clinical excellence and a strong patient experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Baltimore team. In this role, you will work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans, helping patients recover, improve mobility, and return to their daily activities safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Assist in implementing treatment plans tailored to patient needs and goals
  • Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional training activities
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
  • Educate patients on exercises, recovery expectations, and injury prevention
  • Ensure a positive, professional, and engaging patient experience

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Maryland PTA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and outcomes
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate ($35–$37/hour)
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
  • Modern EMR system with user-friendly documentation
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Consistent patient volume and structured scheduling

Why Join Us?

At Innovative Healthcare Centers, we prioritize both patient outcomes and clinician success. You’ll be part of a team that values efficiency, innovation, and delivering exceptional care without unnecessary barriers.

Compensation: $35.00 – $37.00 per hour

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningEMR documentationPatient educationClinical collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)504 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Delaware98 active21,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedDelaware Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,627 in the last 30 days4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$62k
3
$70k-80k
1
$87k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
4
5-6
2
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring · Chicopee, Massachusetts

$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Seaford Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$35/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovative Physical Therapy and Fitness Centers

Medical Practices
Kendall Park, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching

Living in Millsboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$381k
Typical market rent
$2,243/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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