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Ellicott City, Maryland

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

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Job Description

Company Description

Life Fitness Physical Therapy was founded in 2000 based on the core values of providing the highest level of customer service and clinical excellence in outpatient physical therapy.

By staffing our facilities with exceptional therapists and support staff, the practice has grown into eleven locations with clinics all around the Baltimore Beltway. We attribute much of our growth over the years to referrals from our patients and physicians who trust our staff and believe in our care.

Therapists at Life Fitness Physical Therapy are dedicated to continued learning and advanced practice with an emphasis on manual therapy, exercise prescription, postural re-education, and dynamic biomechanical techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Life Fitness family continues to grow, as we strive to set the bar high in delivering personalized, patient-centered, quality outpatient physical therapy. We continue to expand our family; once patients come to us, they are friends for life. Come join our team and grow with us!

Job Description

Life Fitness is looking for a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to provide coverage in our outpatient clinic. If you are passionate about providing quality care and looking for a supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply!

  • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
  • Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
  • Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
  • Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
  • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
  • Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Current state of Maryland license, CPR certification
  • 1+ years' experience preferred in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting
  • Team player attitude and energetic with a focus on excellent customer service
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Caring nature, with a genuine interest in helping people
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 -$95,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

  • Sign-on bonus!
  • Incentive bonuses!
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patients to develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on evaluation results and physician referrals. They are responsible for providing direct patient care, documenting progress, and overseeing the work of assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningOrthopedic careOrganizational skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$96k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maryland354 active21,584 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaryland Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 31% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
US Physical Therapy#5 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 14 employers
12
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Incentive bonuses
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee discount plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development opportunities

Living in Ellicott City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$562k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,596/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
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).

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.