Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Silver Spring, MD | 13-Week Contract, Competitive Travel Pay

Ref #: C-PT-9035200

Join a contract travel team in Silver Spring, MD, providing patient-centered physical therapy services. This 13-week assignment begins ASAP and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Compensation:

• Travel: $1,950 per 35-hour week
• Local: $1,918 per 35-hour week

Required credentials:

• Active, valid Physical Therapy license for the state of Maryland
• CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (including AED)

Core responsibilities:

• Perform thorough physical evaluations, review medical histories, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine patient needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals and adjust them based on progress.
• Develop and implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Provide manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, therapeutic stretching) to enhance mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and cold to manage pain and inflammation and support tissue healing.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) and prescribe appropriate adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Deliver pain management strategies incorporating therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual interventions.
• Support patients’ return to independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve function and quality of life.
• Monitor and document patient progress, maintain accurate treatment notes, and revise plans of care as needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other care team members to coordinate care.
• Provide individualized home exercise programs and ensure continuity of care between visits.
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent and demonstrate cultural competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, collaborative care in a fast-paced clinical environment.