Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho

NovaCare Rehabilitation

1 month ago

Owings Mills, Maryland$62K - $75KPer Diem / PRNPsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Compensation Intelligence

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Below Market

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71% below median for Psychologist in MD — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Outpatient Ortho in United States. Overview Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics Location: NovaCare in Owings Mills, MD Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri), some evenings until 7P Compensation: $30.00 - $36.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

your MD license to start.

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

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $62K - $75K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Outpatient Ortho.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyOutpatient OrthopedicsPatient CareNeuroVestibularConcussionSportsAmputeesOncologyPelvic HealthFCEsFall PreventionACL ProgramGeneral OrthopedicsCPR Certification

HealthcareSports & Recreationvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Ortho at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at NovaCare Rehabilitation is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

NovaCare Rehabilitation lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $36k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($30k–$36k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedics, Patient Care, Neuro, Vestibular, Concussion, Sports, Amputees. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. This includes implementing high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities while maintain...

Benefits package: Continuing Education, 401k with Company Matching, Career Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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