Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT/DPT) & Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Ellicott City, MD | Full-Time & Part-Time | Outpatient Physical Therapy

Are you a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team, a diverse patient population, and room to grow?

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established, independently owned outpatient physical therapy practice in Ellicott City, Maryland! This growing practice offers the perfect combination of personalized patient care, hands‑on treatment, clinical collaboration, and professional development.

Whether you're a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced clinician interested in expanding your specialty skills and interested in growth opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to build a fulfilling career in an environment that truly values its therapists.

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Compensation:
  • Physical Therapists: 40 - 50/hour
  • Physical Therapist Assistants: 31 - 35/hour
• Flexible Scheduling: Full-time and part-time options, including potential 4-day weeks
• Generous PTO: 12–18 days annually for eligible employees, plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Employer contribution toward monthly premiums
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with a 3% employer match
• Continuing Education: $1,500 annually, plus license renewal assistance
• New Graduate Mentorship: Dedicated clinical mentoring and hands‑on guidance
• Additional Earning Potential: Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to develop clinical specialties and pursue leadership roles

About the Opportunity

This well-established outpatient practice has been serving its community for more than 15 years and continues to grow through its commitment to individualized, high‑quality rehabilitation. With two locations in Ellicott City and a team of approximately 10 PTs and PTAs, clinicians enjoy the benefits of a close-knit, collaborative environment while having access to experienced colleagues with a variety of clinical specialties.

The practice treats a diverse patient population, with orthopedic rehabilitation representing at least 50% of the caseload.

Additional areas of treatment include:

• Sports injuries and athletic rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Pediatric physical therapy, including infants and children
• Vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders
• TMJ dysfunction
• Women's health
• General musculoskeletal conditions and functional rehabilitation

Clinicians have the opportunity to work with patients across the lifespan, explore different treatment approaches, and develop their own areas of clinical interest.

What Your Day Will Look Like

This position combines meaningful patient interaction, clinical autonomy, and a team‑based approach to treatment.

• Provide individualized evaluations and evidence-based rehabilitation tailored to patient goals
• Deliver hands‑on treatment, therapeutic exercise, and functional rehabilitation
• Collaborate with experienced therapists and clinical support staff
• Work with a dedicated therapy aide who assists with patient care and treatment flow
• Manage a typical schedule of approximately two patient visits per hour, with evaluations generally scheduled for 60 minutes
• Complete electronic documentation using WebPT, with an additional 30 minutes available daily when needed
• Participate in clinical discussions, continuing education, and professional development

Front‑desk staff assist with scheduling and administrative responsibilities, allowing therapists to focus more of their attention on patient care.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We understand that flexibility matters! This practice offers scheduling options designed to accommodate different professional and personal needs.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions available
• Approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on the position
• Four 10‑hour shifts may be considered
• Approximately one Saturday per month
• No Sundays, on‑call responsibilities, or holiday coverage

Final schedules are coordinated based on clinic needs and individual availability.

Qualifications:

• Licensed or license‑eligible Physical Therapist (PT/DPT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Maryland
• Passion for delivering excellent, patient‑centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Interest in outpatient rehabilitation and helping patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes

Experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, or other specialty areas is a plus, but specialty certifications are not required.

Mentorship & Professional Growth

For new graduates, the transition into clinical practice should be exciting, not overwhelming! New PT graduates can benefit from an assigned mentor, approximately one hour of dedicated mentoring each week, and ongoing clinical guidance from experienced therapists.

Experienced clinicians are equally encouraged to continue growing through specialty training, continuing education, clinical collaboration, and potential advancement into mentorship or clinical leadership.