Contract Physical Therapist (Brooklyn Park, MD) — 13-Week Travel Gig, $1,876/35-hr, ASAP Start

Ref #: C-PT-9077845

We’re looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join a team in Brooklyn Park, MD on a 13-week contract starting ASAP. You’ll work a daytime schedule (08:00 AM–04:30 PM) and play a key role in helping patients recover mobility and independence. Travel pay: $1,876/35-hours; Local: $1,848/35-hours.

What you’ll do:

• Perform thorough physical assessments, review medical histories, and collaborate with the care team to pinpoint patient needs.
• Create and manage individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and progress exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on techniques (joint mobilization, soft tissue work, stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities—ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold—as appropriate to support healing and comfort.
• Teach and fit assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) to maximize safe mobility.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and monitor pain-management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Support patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness to regain function and improve quality of life.
• Continuously reassess progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nurses, OTs, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Provide customized home-exercise programs to encourage continued recovery outside the clinic.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care and adapt approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

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

If you’re passionate about patient-centered rehab and enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, this role offers a focused contract assignment with competitive pay and a consistent daytime schedule.