Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available

NovaCare Rehabilitation

1 month ago

Middle River, Maryland$36/hrFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Below Market

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41% below median for Psychologist in MD — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Sign-On Bonus, Outpatient Ortho in United States. Overview Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Location: NovaCare Middle River, Maryland Specialties: Orthopedics, Vestibular, Sports Medicine, Concussion, an ACL program, and Fall Prevention Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Compensation: $29.00-$36.

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: $60K - $75K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in United States.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyOrthopedicsVestibular TherapySports MedicineConcussion ManagementFall PreventionPatient CareSupervisionPhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramNational ExaminationCPR CertificationACL Program

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 PTA license (or license in process) and current CPR certification are also required.

HealthcareSports & Recreationvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 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.

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 $60k to $75k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $36 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Middle River, 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 ($60k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Vestibular Therapy, Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Fall Prevention, Patient Care, Supervision. 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 physical therapy services to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, adhering to state mandates and company policies. This includes maintaining positive interactions with centers and st...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Student Loan Repayment, Medical/RX, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Matching, Generous PTO and Holidays, Company-Paid Certifications, Continuing Education Access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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