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Frederick, Maryland

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$37/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Homewood Living Frederick - FREDERICK, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $33.00 - $37.00Hourly, Join Our Team at Homewood Living Frederick in Frederick, MD! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Homewood Living Frederick in Frederick, MD, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

About Us

Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD is a premier Life Plan Community located on a picturesque farm just outside of the city limits. As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate staff and provide high-quality care to a diverse group of residents.

With its focus on holistic wellness, state-of-the-art amenities, and proximity to nearby landmarks such as the Monocacy National Battlefield, Homewood at Crumland Farms is an ideal workplace for those looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others in a peaceful and serene environment.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician in a professional and competent manner. They will provide high-quality therapy services to residents within a Life Plan Community setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all certification and screening requirements are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationRehabilitationTherapy Implementation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (301 salary observations; 977 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

2
<$70k
4
$73k
2
$79k
2
$80k-85k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$40-$48.76/hr
#2

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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.

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$2,182/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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