Outpatient Physical Therapist _ Sign On Bonus Up to $20,000 Available

Novacare; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, health, vision, and dental plans

Generous PTO and separate sick time

Student loan repayment program

401(k) retirement plans with company matching

Education and CEU program support

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist in Fort Washington, Maryland. This role involves treating a diverse patient population with a focus on outpatient orthopedic care. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physical Therapy and be passionate about patient outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $85,000, a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including student loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Complete training and compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate, treat and document patient care.
• Maintain communication with colleagues and patients.
• Attend center meetings as directed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient physical therapy services.
• Work with diverse patient population including teens to geriatrics.
• Manage a caseload of 10-12 patients per day.

Skills

Outpatient rehabilitation

Patient evaluation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Full-Time Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Specialties Offered: Orthopedics, Vestibular, and Oncology (ReVital)

Location: Fort Washington, MD

Compensation: starting at $85,000, commensurate with experience

Incentives: Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and/or indefinite student loan help

Join NovaCare in Fort Washington, Maryland, where excellence and innovation drive patient care. We support your professional growth and empower patients to return to active lifestyles.

We seek a full-time physical therapist with experience in outpatient orthopedics. You will treat a diverse population, including teens through geriatrics, and provide orthopedic, vestibular, and oncology rehabilitation. Average caseload is 10-12 patients per day, with 60-minute evaluations and 45-minute treatments. Leadership training is available for experienced clinicians.

Schedule: 40-hour weekday schedule, including two evenings until 7:00 PM, with the last patient scheduled one hour before closing.

Why Choose Us

• Reasonable caseload expectations (10-12 patients/day) allow for true 1:1 care
• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being

• Start Strong: Our orientation and experienced onsite clinicians ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate sick time and holiday accruals
• 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
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

If you are passionate about quality patient care and improving patient outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today

Shanel Green

Talent Acquisition Manager, Northeast Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

Qualifications

• Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
• Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
• Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• CPR certification