Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$96k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 354 active | 21,584 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Maryland Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 31% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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