Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

Overview

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Outpatient Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • NovaCare Bowie, Maryland
  • Compensation: $30.00- $35.00
  • Bonus: Up to $3,000 and indefinite loan help
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 Hours

Join our NovaCare outpatient orthopedic center in Bowie, Maryland, and become part of a respected clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities. We are currently seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team.

At NovaCare Bowie, you’ll be supported by a large, collaborative team committed to your professional development. Our structured mentorship program helps ensure a smooth and successful transition from clinical training to licensed practice. Once established with a full caseload, our PTAs typically treat 11–12 patients per day, allowing you to focus on quality over quantity and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

NovaCare Bowie is also part of our Select Sports network, which brings together clinicians and leaders who share a passion for sports medicine. This connection lets us focus on both treating and preventing injuries among active and athletic populations in Prince George’s County.

  • Our outpatient center offers a diverse list of specialties, including:
  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
  • Work Conditioning
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Ergonomics Program
  • ACL Program
  • 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

  • Ready to take the next step in your career with a team that supports your goals and values your expertise?
  • Apply today and let’s grow together at NovaCare!
  • 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

Clinical documentationPatient interaction

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (143 salary observations; 180 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $3,000 Bonus
Indefinite loan help
Mentorship and orientation programs
Generous PTO
Separate sick time accruals
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
Life and disability protection