Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$32-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Position: Licensed Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation in Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill)
- Specialties: Orthopedics, Oncology, and Fall Prevention Program
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)
- Compensation: $32.00 - $38.00 / Hour
- $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
- D.C. Licensed Clinical Position (LPTA)
NovaCare Rehabilitation in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time D.C.-licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA). Join our Capitol Hill outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care. We treat patients of all ages and abilities, and our highly respected clinical team is known for delivering care that maximizes function and helps people return to what they love, whether that’s sports, work, or everyday life.
At NovaCare Rehabilitation in D.C., we’re proud to offer a supportive, growth-focused environment where you can thrive, whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience. On-site mentorship is available for a D.C. licensed physical therapist assistant.
Here’s What You Can Expect
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time licensed PTAs.
- Growth opportunities through the nation’s largest Continuing Education program
- Supportive team culture with mentorship and collaboration
- A diverse caseload that keeps your work interesting and rewarding
Full-time, 40 hours per week with two evenings treating until 7:30 PM, and your last patient is scheduled an hour before close.
Free Parking!!!
- Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our onsite mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
- Shanel Green
- NovaCare Rehabilitation
- 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
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 39 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 15% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (263 salary observations; 639 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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