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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Owings Mills, Maryland

Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$36/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Location: NovaCare in Owings Mills, MD
  • Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri), some evenings until 7 PM
  • Compensation: $30.00 - $36.00 /hour

NovaCare in Owings Mills, MD, is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you. New graduates are welcome to apply. You must have your MD license to start. Our large team treats a diverse population and offers a variety of specialty services, including neuro, vestibular, concussion, sports, amputees, oncology (ReVital), pelvic health (CoreVia), FCEs, a Fall prevention and ACL program, and general orthopedics.

We have several outpatient locations throughout Baltimore and adjacent Carroll County open to steady part-time or as-needed/per diem coverage.

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
  • Shanel Green
  • Talent Acquisition Manager

ssgreen@selectmedical.com

610.223.5944

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationRehabilitationPatient assessmentTreatment planningNeurological rehabilitationVestibular therapySports medicine

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (143 salary observations; 180 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 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 4.5% 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 ~$69k 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs (in-person and online)
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Flexible PRN scheduling
Nationwide professional support network