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Encompass Health
Bowie, Maryland

Physical Therapist Asst. Pool

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Shift: Days (Including Weekends)
  • Salary Range: $40.00 per hour
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunity
  • Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First

Are you on the lookout for a fulfilling career that not only feels like home but also allows you to make a meaningful impact close to your heart? Join us as a Physical Therapist Assistant and contribute to the remarkable progress and inspiring outcomes of our patients.

Embrace the opportunity to deliver high- quality, compassionate, and personalized care, celebrating the small successes that lead to significant achievements in rehabilitation. Our well-equipped physical therapy gyms, driven team members, and supportive environment create an atmosphere where you can thrive.

A Glimpse Into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.

Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

  • At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
  • Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
  • Be the Physical Therapist Assistant you always wanted to be
  • Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference every day:
  • Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.
  • Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.
  • Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs effectively.

Qualifications

  • State licensure or certification required.
  • CPR certification preferred (as per hospital policy).
  • Completion of an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
  • Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
  • Strong communication skills for patient, family, and caregiver interactions.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eager to meet you, and we truly mean that. Join our family and let's make a difference together!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy treatment in compliance with professional regulations and guidelines. Support patient progress by executing delegated tasks under supervision and maintaining clear communication across hospital departments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 19 employers

10
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
2
$115k
4
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bowie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$2,522/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts