Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics
- Bel Air/Hickory, MD
- Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!
At Drayer Physical Therapy Name, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.
We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.
Why Clinicians Choose Drayer
- Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour
- 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs
- Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
- Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
- Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
- A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
- What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
- Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Maryland PTA license (or eligibility)
- A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career
When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.
Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.
You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.
Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic
Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans. Track patient progress, collaborate with the clinical team, build positive relationships with patients and providers, and participate in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (422 salary observations; 867 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $62k–$71k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $94k median in Maryland | $94k nationally (about the same)422 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 355 active | 21,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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