Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — Brooklyn Park, MD (14-Week Travel Assignment)

Ref #: C-PT-9058997

Ready to join a supportive team in Brooklyn Park, MD? This 14-week contract/travel assignment starts ASAP with a standard schedule of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Pay is $1,827 per 35-hour week for travel or $1,799 per 35-hour week for local clinicians.

What we’re looking for

• An active, valid Physical Therapy license for the state.
• Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross (AED included).

What you’ll do

• Perform thorough evaluations: review medical histories, assess function and impairments, and collaborate with colleagues to understand each patient’s needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals for rehabilitation and recovery.
• Design and lead targeted exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on manual techniques—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and stretching—to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) when appropriate to manage pain and support tissue healing.
• Train patients in safe use of assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Teach patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plans, injury prevention, body mechanics, and ergonomics.
• Implement pain management strategies using exercises, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Help patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve overall quality of life.
• Monitor and document progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as patients respond.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Provide customized home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
• Follow ethical and legal standards, including confidentiality and informed consent, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in patient care.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

If you’re a licensed PT who values collaborative, patient-centered care and wants a meaningful short-term assignment in Brooklyn Park, we’d love to hear from you.