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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Silver Spring, Maryland

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K–$83K /yr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
  • Maryland Licensed Clinical Position (LPTA)
  • Location: NovaCare Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Position: Licensed Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Specialties: Orthopedics, Concussion, Industrial, Neuro, Sports Medicine, and Fall Prevention
  • Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)
  • Compensation: $32.00- $38.00 / Hour

Join NovaCare Silver Spring outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care. We treat patients of all ages and abilities, and our highly respected clinical team is known for delivering care that maximizes function and helps people return to what they love, whether that’s sports, work, or everyday life.

At NovaCare Silver Spring, we’re proud to offer a supportive, growth-focused environment where you can thrive, whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience. On-site mentorship is available for a Maryland-licensed physical therapist assistant.

Here’s What You Can Expect

  • $3,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time licensed PTAs.
  • Growth opportunities through the nation’s largest Continuing Education program
  • Supportive team culture with mentorship and collaboration
  • A diverse caseload that keeps your work interesting and rewarding

Flexible full-time schedule (32–40 hours/week) with two evenings per week until 7:30 PM, and your last patient is scheduled an hour before close.

Why Join Us

  • (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
  • Start Strong: Our onsite mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time.
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
  • Shanel Green
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation
  • 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Concussion managementIndustrial rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (298 salary observations; 878 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

1
$69k
4
$73k
2
$79k
2
$80k-85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Adventist HealthCare · Rockville, Maryland

$24.41-$39.03/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Germantown, Maryland

$58k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$38/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$31-$38/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $3,000
Generous PTO
Paid sick time
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
Life and disability protection
Unmatched CEU program
Internal movement opportunities