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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Baltimore, Maryland

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81k-$95k

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Job Description

Overview

  • Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
  • Location: NovaCare Baltimore, Maryland (Merritt Downtown Athletic Club)
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours
  • Compensation: $81,000 - $95,000
  • Incentives: Sign-On Bonus, Student Loan Help, and Free Gym Membership Available
  • Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000, and Loan Help Available

*FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP*

At NovaCare Baltimore, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience and helping individuals return to athletics, work, and the activities they love. Our outpatient clinical team at the Merritt DAC in Mount Vernon serves a diverse population, from teens to geriatrics, in a collaborative and supportive environment.

New graduate physical therapists are encouraged to apply!

We offer a structured, onsite mentorship program designed to support your professional growth from day one. Your primary caseload will be in orthopedics, and our experienced, supportive clinicians are eager to collaborate with you and help you expand your skill set. Additional specialties are welcome.

If you are an experienced clinician interested in professional growth, our leadership program will ensure a smooth transition. We consider physical therapists of all experience levels, including those looking to start in leadership immediately.

Our current specialties at NovaCare Baltimore (DAC) include

  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation (including post-surgical care and sports injuries)
  • Neurology Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Concussion Treatment and Management
  • Sports Medicine
  • Oncology Care (ReVital)
  • Dry Needling Techniques
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Therapeutic Exercise and Functional Movement Training
  • Why Choose Us?
  • Reasonable caseload expectations (10–12 patients/day) allow for focused quality care
  • A ramp-up period for new grads ensures a smooth transition into practice
  • A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning
  • Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition. Experienced clinicians seeking professional growth enter our leadership development program. We help you reach all your goals!

Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate sick time and holiday accruals

  • 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
  • Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more

Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

  • If you are passionate about quality patient care and improving patient outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!
  • Shanel Green
  • Talent Acquisition Manager, Outpatient Division
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation
  • 610-223-5944 Cell

ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations

Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients

Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors

Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

NovaCare Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (122 salary observations; 151 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 9,822 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% 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)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
Student Loan Repayment Program
Free Gym Membership
Mentorship Program
Leadership Development Program
Unmatched CEU Program with Paid National Certifications
Generous PTO
Separate Sick Time and Holiday Accruals