Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71K–$77K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Plan Implementation

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.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovative Physical Therapy and Fitness Centers

Medical Practices
Kendall Park, New Jersey

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Signing bonus
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching