Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Kent Island

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy • Salisbury, MD

4d • $27 - $35 • 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 locally owned, physical-therapist-owned practice has operated for more than 27 years and has 12 clinics across Maryland and Delaware. PTAs treat a varied patient population and provide hands-on, individualized care throughout one-on-one treatment sessions, working from the plan of care with the evaluating physical therapist readily available. PTAs have direct access to supervising physical therapists during treatment, participate in structured check-ins on shared patients, and contribute to discussions about how care progresses.

The position offers a real caseload and opportunities to develop specialties, including aquatic therapy, lymphedema treatment, balance and vestibular work, neurological 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 reviews with clinical leadership. The employer supports a first certification during the first year and describes potential future paths such as lead PTA roles, clinical instruction for visiting PTA students, and cross-clinic float roles.

PTAs work alongside physical therapists and other assistants and technicians, depending on the clinic. Documentation is handled through Prompt EMR with AI-assisted notes, and most clinicians complete notes during work hours. Compensation is $27–$35 per hour, depending on experience, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The role is offered full-time or part-time, with four-day or five-day weeks and clinician input into scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in specializing in aquatic therapy or lymphedema treatment.
• Interest in balance and vestibular work, neurological rehabilitation, or sports rehabilitation.
• New graduates and students finishing in the spring are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients directly and provide hands-on, individualized care throughout treatment sessions.
• Deliver treatment according to the plan of care established with the evaluating physical therapist.
• Work with supervising physical therapists on shared patients, including structured check-ins and discussions about care progression.
• Maintain clinical documentation using Prompt EMR.
• Work collaboratively with physical therapists, other physical therapist assistants, and technicians.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• $1,000 or more per year for continuing education, with additional funding for specialty certifications.
• License renewal reimbursement.
• PTO beginning at hire and increasing with tenure.
• Six paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 4% match.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, disability, and supplemental insurance.
• Certification support for specialty areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed