Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
Listed compensation
$71K–$77K /yr
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Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Damascus, MD
- Signing Bonus - $5,000.00
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and patient‑focused Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Damascus clinical team. The PTA will support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high‑quality rehabilitative care, helping patients improve mobility, restore function, and enhance their overall quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, team‑oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Physical Therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients of varying ages and conditions
Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities as directed by the supervising PT
Document patient progress accurately and in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and ongoing care
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes
Support clinic flow by assisting with scheduling, patient transitions, and general operational needs when appropriate
Qualifications
Active Maryland Physical Therapist Assistant license (or eligibility)
Graduation from an accredited PTA program
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced clinical environment
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care
Prior outpatient experience preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (298 salary observations; 878 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA at INNOVATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND FITNESS CENTERS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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