Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$105k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Overview
- Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics and Sports
- Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation – Silver Spring, MD
Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000Incentives: Up to $10,000 bonus and indefinite student loan assistance (no repayment required!)
At NovaCare Rehabilitation in Silver Spring, 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 at least one year of outpatient orthopedic experience. Our therapists treat an average of 10–12 patients per day, with 1:1 hour-long evaluations to ensure quality care. We focus on quality over quantity to improve outcomes.
- Our outpatient center offers a diverse list of specialties, including:
- General Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
- Oncology (ReVital)
- ACL Program
- Fall Prevention
- Dry Needling
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 $85,000+, based on experience
- Bonuses: Up to $10,000 and indefinite student loan assistance (no repayment required!)
Benefits That Support You
- Strong Start: Comprehensive onboarding and orientation to 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 1,900+ centers in 39 states for internal career growth
- Ready to take the next step in your PT career with a team that supports your goals and values your expertise?
- Apply today and let’s grow together at NovaCare!
- Shanel Green
- Talent Acquisition Manager, Northeast Outpatient Division
- NovaCare Rehabilitation
- 610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members 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
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 20,466 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Physical Therapist Career Context
NovaCare Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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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