Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available

NovaCare Rehabilitation

1 month ago

Glen Burnie, Maryland$60K - $79KFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights✓ Flexible Schedule

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67% below median for Psychologist in MD — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Sign-On Bonus in United States. Overview Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Location: NovaCare in Glen Burnie, Maryland NovaCare Glen Burnie Specialties: Orthopedics, Neurology, Vestibular, Concussion, Sports Medicine, and Pelvic Health Schedule: Full-time Weekdays (40 hrs.) Compensation: $29.

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 - $79K

Signing bonus: $3,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Physical TherapyOrthopedicsNeurologyVestibular TherapyConcussion ManagementSports MedicinePelvic HealthPatient CareSupervisionMentorshipCPR Certification

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 Maryland PTA license or license in process, along with CPR certification, is required to start this licensed clinical position.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Glen Burnie, 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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Neurology, Vestibular Therapy, Concussion Management, Sports Medicine, Pelvic Health, Patient Care. 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 practice acts and company policies. This includes maintaining positive interactions with centers a...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, PTO, Paid Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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