Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Kent Island

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy•Salisbury, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy is hiring an orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its outpatient practice in Chester, Maryland. The physical-therapist-owned, locally operated practice has been independent for more than 27 years and operates 12 clinics across Maryland and Delaware. The role offers a real patient caseload and hands-on, individualized care throughout each session, following the plan of care developed with the evaluating physical therapist. PTAs have direct access to their supervising physical therapist during treatment, structured check-ins on shared patients, and input into how care progresses. The clinic team includes approximately 6–8 physical therapists, as well as other PTAs and technicians depending on the location. The practice schedules fewer than 11 patients per physical therapist per day and provides one-on-one treatment for the whole session, with no productivity quota. Schedules may be four or five days per week, with clinicians helping set their hours. Documentation is completed in Prompt EMR with AI-assisted notes; most clinicians finish notes during working hours. The position offers opportunities to specialize, particularly in aquatic therapy and lymphedema treatment, as well as balance and vestibular work, neurologic rehabilitation, and sports rehabilitation. New graduates begin with a reduced caseload that builds over their first three months, weekly one-on-ones with the clinic director, a named mentor, scheduled meetings, and case review with clinical leadership. The employer pays for a first certification in the employee’s chosen track during the first year. Further opportunities include lead PTA roles, serving as a clinical instructor for visiting PTA students, and cross-clinic float roles.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant qualification; the posting encourages new graduates and students finishing in the spring to apply.

Nice To Haves

Interest in specializing in aquatic therapy or lymphedema treatment.
Interest in balance and vestibular work, neurologic rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Treat patients directly and provide hands-on, individualized care throughout each session.
Carry a patient caseload and deliver treatment in accordance with the plan of care developed with the evaluating physical therapist.
Coordinate with the supervising physical therapist through direct access during sessions, structured shared-patient check-ins, and input into care progression.
Document patient care using Prompt EMR and its AI-assisted note tools.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
$1,000 or more per year for continuing education, with additional funding for specialty certifications.
License renewal reimbursement.
Paid time off accrued from the start and increasing with tenure.
Six paid holidays.
401(k) with 4% employer match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Disability and supplemental insurance.
Paid support for a first specialty certification during the first year.