Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Licensed
Job Description
About the Role
Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $3K Bonus, $60K-$79K in United States. Overview $3,000 sign on bonus available for full-time licensed physical therapist assistant (LPTA) Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed) Bonus for Full Time: $3,000 Location: NovaCare Bowie, Maryland Compensation: $29.00 - $38.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $79K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $3K Bonus, $60K-$79K.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Licensed at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at NovaCare Rehabilitation is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Bowie, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedics, Neurology, Vestibular rehabilitation, Sports medicine, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The physical therapist assistant will provide high-quality patient care under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans and maintaining positive relationships with patients and clinical staff.
Benefits package: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus, Mentorship and Orientation, Generous PTO, Comprehensive Medical/RX/Health/Vision/Dental, 401k Matching, CEU Program, Career Advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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