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Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 38
Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Overview

Full-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Columbia MD

Location: NovaCare in Columbia MD (Centre Park Drive location)

Position: Licensed Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Specialties: Orthopedics Sports Medicine Concussion Vestibular FCEs POETs and an ACL Program

Schedule: Full Time (40 hours)

Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00/hour (pending experience)

Incentives: up to $3000 sign-on bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program

Join NovaCare Columbias leading sports medicine team as a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) focused on orthopedics and sports medicine care. This Select Center of Excellence (COE)features highly trained clinicians with advanced sports expertise along with access to a 25-yard turf field modern equipment and innovative technology to support high-level rehabilitation and performance.

Work with a diverse patient population across orthopedics sports medicine vestibular concussion and industrial rehabilitation. Ideal for a PTA who values variety collaboration and helping patients from everyday individuals to athletes return to peak function and performance.

What to expect:

  • Robust growth through the nations largest Continuing Education program
  • Collaborative supportive team culture with on-site mentorship
  • Flexible full-time schedule (40 hours/week) including treating 2 evenings until 7:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the last patient scheduled at 6:30 PM

Why Join Us: (full-time benefits)

  • Start Strong: Our onsite mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO & Holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance and separate Paid Sick Time (PST) accrual.
  • Your Health Matters: Multiple 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
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with in-person and online CEU courses paid certifications special interest groups and more
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Shanel Green

Talent Acquisition Manager

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


Required Experience:

Junior IC


About Company

Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more

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