Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

NovaCare Rehabilitation | Eldersburg (Sykesville), Maryland

Compensation: $82,000 - $90,000

Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus + Indefinite Student Loan Assistance

At NovaCare Rehabilitation in Eldersburg, you'll join a thriving multidisciplinary team that combines the best of orthopedic care with opportunities to develop specialty skills in sports medicine, concussion management, vestibular rehabilitation, oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema, hand therapy, and more.

Whether you're a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced therapist looking to broaden your clinical expertise, you'll find the support, resources, and patient variety needed to accelerate your growth.

Our mission is simple: deliver an exceptional patient experience while helping clinicians build rewarding, long-term careers.

Why Physical Therapists Choose NovaCare

• Large multidisciplinary team with built-in collaboration and mentoring
• New graduate-friendly environment with structured onboarding and year-long mentorship
• Protected schedules for new graduates to support a successful transition to practice
• Manageable caseload averaging just 10-12 patients per day
• Exposure to multiple specialty programs and clinical pathways
• Student loan assistance with no expiration date
• Clinical advancement pathways with bonus opportunities
• Industry-leading continuing education and certification support

Who You'll Treat

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse outpatient population ranging from active adolescents and athletes to older adults seeking to restore mobility and independence.

Clinical programs include:

• ACL Rehabilitation
• Balance and Fall Prevention Programs
• Concussion Management
• Dry Needling
• General Orthopedics
• Hand Therapy
• Lymphedema Treatment
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Oncology Rehabilitation (ReVital)
• Sports Medicine
• Vestibular Therapy

Work Alongside Sports Medicine Specialists

As a designated Select Sports Center of Excellence, our Eldersburg team provides advanced care for athletes of all ages and skill levels.

You'll collaborate with clinicians with advanced sports medicine expertise, participate in ongoing specialty education, and help athletes safely return to competition and peak performance.

Whether your passion is weekend warriors, high school athletes, or return-to-sport programming, you'll have opportunities to expand your sports medicine skills.

Make a Difference Through Oncology Rehabilitation

Through ReVital, Select Medical's nationally recognized oncology rehabilitation program, you'll support patients throughout their cancer journey.

With a network of more than 900 specially trained therapists, ReVital is helping redefine cancer rehabilitation as a standard part of care, restoring function, improving quality of life, and creating meaningful outcomes for patients.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Center hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Two evenings per week (Monday-Thursday)
• Last patient scheduled one hour before closing
• No weekends

The Ideal Opportunity For

A Physical Therapist who loves orthopedics but wants to develop additional expertise in sports medicine, concussion care, vestibular therapy, oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema, hand therapy, neurology, and dry needling, all while working on a collaborative, supportive team committed to clinical excellence and professional growth.

If you're looking for mentorship, specialty exposure, manageable patient volumes, and clear career advancement opportunities, we'd love to connect with you.