Pays $80k-$100k — Physical Therapist market median is ~$90k (15 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 20,151 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic PT in Pasadena, MD. $80K-$100K, up to $10K bonus, student loan assistance. 10-12 patients/day, flexible scheduling.
Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho, $80K-$100K in Pasadena, Maryland.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K - $100K
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Up to $10,000 bonus
- Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
- Industry-leading CEU program with paid national certifications
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program
- Generous PTO
- Separate sick time
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in Pasadena, Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate, treat, and document patient care while maintaining compliance with clinical standards. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in center meetings to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (489 salary observations; 683 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,903 salary observations; 45,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,151 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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