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Future Care
Baltimore, Maryland

Physical Therapist Assistant - $1000 Sign- On Bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33.25-$44.11/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At FutureCare our Physical Therapist Assistants implement treatment plans to help our residents manage pain, restore movement, and improve muscle function while educating our residents and their families on continued care. This is a highly physical hands-on role that requires empathy and strong communication with residents.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

  • ## Salary Range $33.25- $44.11/HR
  • - ## $1000 Sign-On Bonus
  • - ## $500 Referral Bonus
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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist

Exercise sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of duties

Observe, record, and report change in conditions, reactions and responses to the resident Physical Therapist as assigned

Track the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral

Maintain daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist

Discontinue immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff

Ensure appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland
  • 1 year of experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required (Newly licensed graduates are welcomed!)
  • Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association

Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareTreatment PlanningPain ManagementMovement RestorationMuscle Function ImprovementPatient EducationDocumentationClinical ObservationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (136 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 9 employers

CME allowance
92%
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Relocation assistance
15%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Future Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Excellent Benefits Package
Flex/Advance Pay
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth Ladder
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Assistance