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

Ref #: C-PT-9078772

Location: Waldorf, MD
Type: Contract/Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Start: ASAP
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel: $2,436 / 38 hrs; Local: $2,402 / 38 hrs

Required credentials

• Active Physical Therapy state license
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross with AED)

Core responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review medical history to determine patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to plan and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and supervise therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Employ manual therapy techniques (joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Administer modalities as indicated (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to promote healing and manage pain.
• Train patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Create and instruct on home exercise programs to support continuity of care.
• Assess, document, and revise patient progress toward goals; maintain accurate treatment records and progress notes.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care and adapt treatment to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.