About this role
Overview
Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation – Manchester, Maryland
Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Specialties: Orthopedics, Vestibular, Concussion, Oncology (ReVital)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: Starting at $28.00/Hr. (commensurate with experience)
Incentives: Sign-on bonus and/or indefinite student loan assistance
Why Join NovaCare Manchester?
Join our NovaCare Manchester outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities. We focus on personalized treatments that restore function and help patients get back to the activities they love, whether it's sports, work, or everyday life.
For new graduate PTAs, we offer reasonable caseload expectations and a structured ramp-up period to ensure a smooth transition into practice. Interest and/or experience treating patients with vestibular, concussion, and oncology conditions is a plus.
If you're a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA) passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!
What We Offer:
- Mentorship & Support: Experienced physical therapist onsite with structured mentorship for all experience levels
- Diverse Caseload: Treat teens through geriatrics with specialty services in vestibular, concussion, and oncology care
- Professional Development:
- Company-paid certifications and limitless continuing education access (in-person and online CEUs)
- Access to special interest groups
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with financial incentives
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holidays with separate Paid Sick Time accrual
- Medical/RX, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-matching 401(k), life, and disability insurance
- Financial Assistance:
- Indefinite student loan repayment program
- Sign-on bonus options
- Specialty Opportunities: Explore sports medicine, neuro, amputees, hand therapy, and more
Ideal Candidate:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (or eligible)
- Passion for orthopedics with an interest in vestibular, concussion, or oncology
- Open to learning and professional growth
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Contact
Shanel Green
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
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
Other facts
About NovaCare Rehabilitation
NovaCare Rehabilitation is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. The Select Medical family of brands carries wide recognition throughout the country.Together, our brands comprise a national network of more than 1,800 centers in 39 states and the District of Columbia across the U.S. The centers offer a wide range of general physical therapy services such as hand therapy, sports medicine and work injury prevention and management. Select Medical empowers its therapists by providing industry-leading continuing education opportunities. Select Medical’s outpatient division provides physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools and serves as the exclusive physical rehabilitation provider to several major U.S. corporations.
Discover the power of physical therapy!
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
What you'll do
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients in accordance with Select Medical policies and procedures.
Ready to join NovaCare Rehabilitation?
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