Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical; Laurel (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs

Career growth

401(k)

Diversity

Job summary

NovaCare Laurel, part of Select Medical, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for per diem/PRN coverage in outpatient orthopedics. MD LIC required; new grads welcome. Work with a large team across ortho, sports, and industrial cases to help patients return to activity.

Center hours are 7 AM–7 PM with no weekend shifts; PRN benefits include CEUs, career growth opportunities, and a supportive nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA with MD license to practice.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Per diem/PRN outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Deliver high-quality outpatient physical therapy services per policy.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients and center staff.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

MD licensure

Education

Associate degree PTA program

Job description

Overview

Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Schedule: PRN, weekdays (Mon-Fri)

Location: NovaCare in Laurel, MD

Compensation: $29.00 - $36.00 /hour

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Per Diem) - Outpatient Orthopedics

NovaCare in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking per diem/ PRN Physical Therapist Assistants to help our outpatient orthopedic population achieve their recovery goals. You must be licensed in MD to start. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you. New graduates are welcome to apply.

This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. Our large team treats a diverse OP population, including ortho, sports, and industrial diagnoses.

We have several outpatient locations throughout PG County available for full-time, steady part-time, or as-needed/per diem coverage.

Center Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM, with the last patient scheduled an hour before. We close at 3:30 P.M. on Fridays. No weekends.

You’ll treat a diverse patient population across conditions such as:

• General Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Vestibular & Concussion Care
• Post-Offer Employment Testing (POETs)
• ACL Rehabilitation
• Fall Prevention Programs

Why Work With Us?

At NovaCare, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

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