Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time Position Available)
- (Excellent Benefits Package, Sign-ON Bonus, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure and much more!)
- We are actively searching for a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team.
Whether you're a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced clinician interested in expanding your specialty skills and interested in growth opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to build a fulfilling career in an environment that truly values its therapists.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide individualized evaluations and evidence-based rehabilitation tailored to patient goals
- Deliver hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional rehabilitation
- Collaborate with experienced therapists and clinical support staff
- Work with a dedicated therapy aide who assists with patient care and treatment flow
- Manage a typical schedule of approximately two patient visits per hour, with evaluations generally scheduled for 60 minutes
- Participate in clinical discussions, continuing education, and professional development
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Passion for delivering excellent, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
- Interest in outpatient rehabilitation and helping patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes
- Experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, or other specialty areas is a plus, but specialty certifications are not required.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized evaluations and evidence-based rehabilitation tailored to patient goals. Deliver hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional rehabilitation while collaborating with clinical support staff.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with strong communication and interpersonal skills. A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn are required, while specialty experience is considered a plus.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 357 active | 21,659 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Maryland Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 31% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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