Pays $29.63-$36.02/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$70k (9 jobs)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

About the Role

PTA position in Berlin, MD. Salary $29.63 - $36.02/hour. Work in outpatient, inpatient, or skilled nursing settings.

Join Peninsula Orthopaedic Assoc as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Orthopedic in Berlin, Maryland.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $29.63 - $36.02/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Peninsula Orthopaedic Assoc as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Orthopedic.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant supports licensed therapists by implementing treatment plans, delivering therapeutic exercises, and assisting with patient recovery. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical treatment areas and documenting patient information accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

PhysiotherapyPatient-centered careTreatment plan implementationGait trainingTherapeutic exerciseAnatomyPhysiologyMedical terminologyDischarge planningCardiopulmonary resuscitationClinical documentationPatient intakeEquipment maintenanceCommunication

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Peninsula Orthopaedic Assoc

Hospitals and Health Care
Salisbury, Maryland
51-200 employees