Physical Therapist Assistant

• Overview Full-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant NovaCare Rehabilitation in Columbia, MD Location: NovaCare in Columbia, MD (Centre Park Drive location) Position: Licensed Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Specialties: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Concussion, Vestibular, FCE's, POETs, and an ACL Program Schedule: Full Time (40 hours) Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00/hour (pending experience) Incentives: up to $3,000 sign-on bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program Join NovaCare Columbia's leading sports medicine team as a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) focused on orthopedics and sports medicine care.
• This Select Center of Excellence (COE) features highly trained clinicians with advanced sports expertise, along with access to a 25-yard turf field, modern equipment, and innovative technology to support high-level rehabilitation and performance.
• Work with a diverse patient population across orthopedics, sports medicine, vestibular, concussion, and industrial rehabilitation.
• Ideal for a PTA who values variety, collaboration, and helping patients, from everyday individuals to athletes, return to peak function and performance.
• What to expect: Robust growth through the nation’s largest Continuing Education program Collaborative, supportive team culture with on-site mentorship Flexible full-time schedule (40 hours/week), including treating 2 evenings until 7:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the last patient scheduled at 6:30 PM Why Join Us: (full-time benefits) Start Strong: Our onsite mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO & Holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance and separate Paid Sick Time (PST) accrual.
• Your Health Matters: Multiple 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 with in-person and online CEU courses, paid certifications, special interest groups, and more 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 Shanel Green Talent Acquisition Manager 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

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