Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
NovaCare Rehabilitation in Fort Washington, MD is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic outpatient orthopedic team. We serve a diverse patient population across all age groups and abilities, with a strong reputation for delivering personalized, evidence-based care that helps individuals return to the activities they love. Why Choose NovaCare Fort Washington? Professional Growth: Access the nation’s largest Continuing Education program to support your career development. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team that values mentorship, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Diverse Caseload: Treat a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, concussion-related, and oncology (ReVital) cases. Patient-Centered Care: Enjoy manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful, individualized treatment sessions. Flexible Scheduling: Full-time hours (32–40/week) with two evenings per week until 7:00 PM. Your last patient is scheduled one hour before closing. If you're looking to grow your career in a collaborative and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week) Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time. Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Requirements
- Current Maryland PTA license
- Passion for helping patients achieve their goals
- At least one year of experience in outpatient orthopedics
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
- Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Benefits
- Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time.
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Unmatched CEU program
- 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
