Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation

1 month ago

Westminster, Maryland$35/hrPart TimePhysical Therapy

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care in United States. Overview Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care Location: NovaCare at Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland Schedule: Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time, split with outpatient Compensation: $29.00- $35.

Key Responsibilities

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60K - $73K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CarePhysical TherapySupervisionState Practice Act ComplianceMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationOrthopedic ConditionsNeurological DisordersSpinal Cord InjuryBrain InjuryStroke RehabilitationAmputation RehabilitationTrauma CareCPR Certification

Requirements

Candidates must be a college graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and have passed the national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE. A valid state physical therapist assistant license, or license in process, along with CPR certification, is required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant position at NovaCare Rehabilitation includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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 $60k to $73k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Westminster, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($60k–$73k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Supervision, State Practice Act Compliance, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Orthopedic Conditions, Neurological Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury. 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 according to e...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, PTO, CEU Program, Loan Repayment Assistance, Student Loan Repayment Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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