Contract/Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Bowie, MD (14-week)

Ref #: C-PT-9119496

We’re looking for a licensed Physical Therapist to join a team in Bowie, MD on a 14-week contract (start ASAP). This position follows an 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule and offers competitive pay: Travel rate $2,317/35-hours; Local rate $2,282/35-hours.

What you’ll bring

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

What you’ll do

• Perform thorough physical assessments and review medical histories to understand each patient’s needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehab professionals to develop and coordinate care.
• Create individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals for recovery and function.
• Design and lead therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on techniques—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, manual stretching—to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and cold to support pain relief and tissue healing.
• Train patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) and promote independence.
• Teach patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and update pain-management strategies using exercise, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans to meet changing needs and goals.
• Provide tailored home exercise programs to support recovery outside of therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and adhere to legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality and informed consent.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and provide care that respects diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

If you’re patient-focused, collaborative, and ready to make a measurable difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.