Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Vestibular, Concussion, ReVital (oncology), Hand Therapy, and Neurology

Location: NovaCare Odenton, MD

Status: Full-time, 32-40 hours

Compensation: $29.00 - $38.00/ Hour

Incentives for Full-Time: Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 and indefinite student loan help

At NovaCare in Odenton, Maryland, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all our patients return to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

We are open to considering licensed PTAs for full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules. Full-time begins at 32 hours. You must have a Maryland PTA license to start. An ideal PTA has at least one year of outpatient experience. We are open to considering new graduates. Our multidisciplinary team provides on-site mentorship.

We treat a diverse orthopedic population, from teens to geriatrics, with specialty services including sports medicine, oncology (ReVital), neurology, vestibular, and concussion programs.

Part-Time Schedule

Our center operates Monday through Saturday. We are seeking part-time coverage on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Additional PTA coverage is available.

Why Join NovaCare?

We take pride in helping patients return to the activities they love, whether that's sports, work, or everyday life. As a PTA, you'll benefit from Specialty Exposure:

• General Orthopedics
• Neurological Rehab
• Vestibular & Concussion Management
• Sports Medicine
• Pelvic Health (CoreVia)
• Oncology Rehabilitation (ReVital)
• Lymphedema
• Amputees
• FCEs, POETs, & Work Conditioning

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being (32hr.+):

• Start Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate sick time accrual.
• 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans