Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Licensed

2 days ago
Bowie, Maryland$60K - $79KFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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

Physical therapyOrthopedicsNeurologyVestibular rehabilitationSports medicinePatient careClinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitationTreatment planning

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold a valid state license or be in the process of obtaining one. A national certification and CPR certification are also required.
HealthcareSports & Recreationvia Icims

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

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

NovaCare Rehabilitation logo

About NovaCare Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
0-2

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Mentorship and Orientation
Generous PTO
Comprehensive Medical/RX/Health/Vision/Dental
401k Matching
CEU Program
Career Advancement
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

Is this your job?

Claim this listing to see who's viewing it — free, no credit card.

View count Click data Weekly report