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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Cambridge, Maryland

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30 - $38/hr

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Job Description

  • Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation in Cambridge, Maryland
  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient
  • Schedule: Part-time
  • Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00/ Hr.
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (Part-Time) | Cambridge, Maryland

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Cambridge, Maryland, is seeking a part-time licensed physical therapist assistant to join our team.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience while helping individuals return to the activities that matter most. Our team treats a diverse outpatient orthopedic population, empowering patients to get back to sports, work, daily life, and the things they love.

Part-Time Schedule

8 to 12 hours per week. Treatment hours extend until 6:00 PM, with the final patient scheduled one hour prior.

Additional hours for as-needed coverage may be available.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Minimum of two years of outpatient orthopedic experience required
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Our Outpatient Center Offers a Diverse Caseload, Including

  • ACL Program
  • Amputees
  • Dry Needling
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
  • General Orthopedics
  • Industrial
  • Neurology
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing (POETs)
  • Sports Medicine

Part-Time Benefits Include

  • Continuing Education: Complimentary in-person and online CEUs
  • Career Development: Access to a nationwide professional support network
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours/year
  • Diverse Experience: Work with varied patient populations and specialties
  • Ready to make a difference on your terms?

If you are looking for a flexible opportunity with a respected rehabilitation provider and a supportive clinical team, we would enjoy connecting with you.

  • Shanel Green
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation and LifeBridge
  • 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationDocumentationTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (255 salary observations; 818 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 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 3.6% 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)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

5
<$75k
4
$75k-85k
0
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41-$45/hr
#2

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NovaCare Rehabilitation · Laurel, Maryland

$29-$36/hr
#3

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$29-$36/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$96k
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Complimentary in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours/year
Nationwide professional support network
Diverse patient populations