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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Odenton, Maryland

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Job Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

NovaCare Rehabilitation | Odenton, Maryland Full-Time Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Student Loan Assistance Available

At NovaCare Rehabilitation in Odenton, our mission is simple: help patients return to the activities they love. We are seeking a compassionate, driven Physical Therapist to join our collaborative outpatient orthopedic team. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate, you'll find mentorship, professional growth, and opportunities to build a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Our center treats a diverse orthopedic population, allowing clinicians to develop broad clinical expertise while pursuing specialty interests. Beyond a strong foundation in general orthopedics, you'll have the opportunity to receive advanced training and mentorship in specialty programs, including ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation and CoreVia Pelvic Health, expanding your skills and career opportunities within Select Medical's nationally recognized clinical programs.

Why Join NovaCare?

  • Grow Your Career Your Way
  • Structured mentorship and onboarding for new graduates and experienced therapists

Opportunities to develop expertise in Orthopedics, Oncology Rehabilitation (ReVital), Pelvic Health (CoreVia), Sports Medicine, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Lymphedema, and more

Access to our nationally recognized Clinical Advancement Program, offering professional development and bonus opportunities

  • Unmatched Education & Development
  • Industry-leading continuing education program
  • Paid certification opportunities and specialty training
  • Access to clinical experts and mentorship across our network
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and separate sick time accrual
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Company-matching 401(k)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Indefinite student loan repayment assistance

Specialty Programs & Services

  • Our clinicians have opportunities to grow their skills across a variety of specialty areas, including:
  • ACL Rehabilitation
  • Dry Needling
  • Fall Prevention
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
  • General Orthopedics
  • Lymphedema
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Oncology Rehabilitation (ReVital)
  • Pediatrics
  • Pelvic Health (CoreVia)
  • Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Vestibular & Concussion Rehabilitation

Work Conditioning

  • If you're looking for a practice that combines the foundation of outpatient orthopedics with the opportunity to explore specialty programs, advance your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we'd love to connect with you.
  • Shanel GreenTalent Acquisition Managerssgreen@selectmedical.com | 610-223-5944

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

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationLymphedema management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (413 salary observations; 849 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$100k
11
$100k-110k
7
$110k-120k
1
$125k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Odenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,482/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Assistance
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Separate Sick Time Accrual
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Company-Matching 401(k)
Life and Disability Insurance
Industry-Leading Continuing Education Program