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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Mitchellville, Maryland

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$40/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed Clinical Position)
  • Location: NovaCare in Mitchellville, Maryland
  • Schedule: Full Time 32-40 Hours
  • Compensation: $34.00- $40.00/ Hr.
  • Incentives: $3,000 sign on bonus
  • Up to $3,000 Sign on Bonus Available
  • Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant - Licensed Clinical Position

Join our NovaCare outpatient orthopedic center in Mitchellville, Maryland, and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities. We are seeking a full-time licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA).

We can consider new graduate physical therapist assistants, with experienced clinicians onsite to offer mentorship. This is a full-time, 40-hour work week (no weekends) that will require two nights of treating until 7 PM. The last patient is scheduled an hour prior.

  • $3,000 Sign on Bonus Available
  • We focus on personalized treatments that restore function and help patients get back to the activities they love whether it's sports, work, or everyday life.
  • If you're a licensed PTA passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Us

  • (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate sick time accruals
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
  • Shanel Green
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation and LifeBridge
  • 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

Orthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient assessmentTherapeutic exerciseClinical mentorshipCommunicationInterpersonal 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)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation

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$24.41-$39.03/hr
#2

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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers · Germantown, Maryland

$58k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$38/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$31-$38/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.5
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.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Mitchellville

Median resident rent
$2,453/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
PTO