Pays $29.63-$36.02/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$70k (9 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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
Key Skills
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
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