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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Pasadena, Maryland

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Job Description

NovaCare Rehabilitation – Pasadena, MD

Position: Physical TherapistSetting: Outpatient OrthopedicsCompensation: $80,000 - $100,000Incentives: Up to a $10,000 bonus and indefinite student loan assistance (no repayment required!)

At NovaCare Rehabilitation in Pasadena, MD, we believe every physical therapist’s journey should be one of growth, purpose, and impact. Join a team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and a patient-first approach. We’re committed to helping our patients return to the activities they love, whether that’s sports, work, or everyday life.

Why Join Us?

We’re seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with outpatient orthopedic experience. Whether you're an experienced clinician or looking to expand your clinical skill set, we offer the support and resources you need to thrive. Our therapists treat an average of 10–12 patients per day, with 1:1 hour-long evaluations to ensure quality care. Our large, multidisciplinary team focuses on quality over quantity.

  • Our outpatient center offers a diverse list of specialties, including:
  • Concussion Management
  • Fall Prevention
  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Have a specialty you're passionate about? We’re open to expanding our services based on your interests and expertise.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

  • Two evenings per week until 7:00 PM (last patient scheduled one hour prior)
  • Flexible scheduling options may be available for the right candidate

Compensation & Perks

  • Base Salary: Starting at $80,000+, based on experience
  • Bonuses: Up to $10,000 and indefinite student loan assistance (no repayment required!)

Benefits That Support You

  • Strong Start: Comprehensive onboarding, orientation, and mentorship programs ensure a successful transition
  • Career Growth: Industry-leading CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan assistance to ease your debt burden
  • Time Off: Generous PTO, separate sick time, and paid holidays
  • Health & Wellness: Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Specialty Tracks: Opportunities in sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, hand therapy, aquatics, concussion rehab, and more
  • Nationwide Mobility: Access to 1,850+ centers in 36 states for internal career growth
  • Ready to take the next step in your PT career?
  • Apply today and let’s grow together!
  • Shanel Green
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation
  • 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

  • Complete required corporate and clinical training and maintain state/local/federal compliance
  • Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
  • Maintain open communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, and third-party payors
  • Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Outpatient orthopedicsPatient evaluationClinical documentationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 66% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (344 salary observations; 903 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Maryland vs national$94k median in Maryland$94k nationally (about the same)344 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maryland360 active22,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 66% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · loan repaymentMaryland Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 30% offer loan repayment382 active listings, Oct 2026
NovaCare Rehabilitation#9 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,827 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,827 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 21 employers
13
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - TeleHealth

$103k-$149k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Generous PTO
Separate sick time
Paid holidays
CEU program with paid national certifications

Living in Pasadena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,543/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.