Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed)
Listed compensation
$32-$38/hr
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Job Description
- Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants
- Position: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: NovaCare Rehabilitation in Hunt Valley, MD
- Schedule: Part-time 20 hours/week
- Compensation: $32–$38/hour
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
Join our dynamic outpatient orthopedic team at NovaCare Rehabilitation in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where we’re committed to helping patients of all ages regain strength, mobility, and confidence. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you’ll join a collaborative, compassionate clinical environment that values personalized care and professional growth.
We welcome new graduate physical therapist assistants (LPTA). Previous outpatient experience is highly preferred. Our clinicians average 10-12 patients in an eight-hour day.
Why NovaCare Hunt Valley?
- Treat a diverse patient population from teens to older adults
- Work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive, mentorship-driven setting
- Gain exposure to a wide range of specialties, including:
- Deconditioning
- General Orthopedics
- Neurology
- ReVital cancer rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Vestibular
Your Schedule
- Part-time, 20 hours/week
- Two evening shifts per week (last patient scheduled at 6 PM, one hour before close)
Who We’re Looking For
Maryland-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA). Whether you are a seasoned PTA or just starting your career, we welcome your passion and dedication. If you're licensed in Maryland and eager to grow in a collaborative setting, we’d love to meet you!
Part-Time Perks
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
- Ready to help patients get back to doing what they love?
- Apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining rehab care in Maryland.
- Shanel Green
- NovaCare Rehabilitation
- 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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)). 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 Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed) at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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