Physical Therapist Assistant - $1000 Sign- On Bonus
Listed compensation
$33.25-$44.11/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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.
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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
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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