OP Physical Therapist St. Mary's County
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Maryland post a median of $54.29 an hour, the middle half $47.26–$60, across 73 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Maryland earn a median of $51.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Maryland issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Maryland license, $170 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Maryland license, apply to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for a license by endorsement ($150, by its own page): what Maryland asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Maryland requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- An applicant licensed in another state applies online, pays the application fee, completes a criminal history records check, passes the Maryland Jurisprudence Assessment Module and has FSBPT send the exam score. The applicant also provides an official school transcript, a head and shoulder photograph, a copy of the current license and official verification of current licensure.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (even-numbered licenses in even years, odd-numbered licenses in odd years); a physical therapist earns 30 continuing education hours between June 1 and May 31 in the two years before renewal (COMAR 10.38.08).
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Maryland · Every state's rule
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About the job
Overview
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho Sports and Aquatics
Location: NovaCare Leonardtown, Maryland
Schedule: Full-time 32-40 hours (Mon-Fri)
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000
Incentives: $10,000 Sign-on bonus and Indefinite Loan Help
At NOVACARE Leonardtown, MD, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping patients return to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We treat a diverse caseload of teens through geriatrics, offering general ortho, neuro, vestibular, sports medicine, aquatics, and oncology rehabilitative services. New graduates are welcome to apply! We gradually increase your caseload during our on-site, structured mentorship program. Most clinicians see 10-12 patients per day, depending on patients' needs. Hour evals 1:1 with 45-minute treatment times.
Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being
- Start Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills : Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with separate accruals for Paid Sick Time and Holidays.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans with multiple options available
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden : Our indefinite student debt benefit 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
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Shanel Green
Talent Acquisition Manager
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
- CPR certification
Additional Data
Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
From Select Medical's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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