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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Hunt Valley, Maryland

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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

Vestibular therapyClinical documentationPatient assessmentMobility trainingStrength training

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.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

1
$69k
4
$73k
2
$79k
2
$80k-85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$29-$36/hr
#2

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$33.00 - $41.00 per hour
#3

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
401(k) matching after 1,000 hours
Career growth opportunities