Physical Therapist

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system. Physical Therapist I

Role Summary:

The Physical Therapist I provides in-home rehabilitation services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. This role is responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, delivering evidence-based physical therapy interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life. Successful candidates will manage an average caseload of 4-5 patient visits per day while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Success in this position includes:

• Delivering high-quality patient-centered physical therapy services.
• Achieving departmental productivity and documentation standards.
• Supporting safe patient discharges and transitions of care.
• Contributing to positive functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The Physical Therapist may provide care to patients across the lifespan, including:

• Infants
• Pediatric Patients
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric Patients

Work Location, Schedule & Eligibility

Service Area

Patients may be located throughout:

• Baltimore County, MD
• Howard County, MD
• Anne Arundel County, MD
• Carroll County, MD
• Harford County, MD
• Prince George's County, MD
• Montgomery County, MD
• Washington, DC
• Northern Virginia

Work Model

• Community-Based / Field-Based
• Patient Home Visits
• Travel Required

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Average of 4-5 patient visits per day
• Caseload and scheduling may vary based on geographic travel requirements and patient complexity

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and assignment requirements.

Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Interview Process

Recruiter Screening

Hiring Manager Interview

Department Interview (if applicable)

Offer

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in home care settings across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that support patient mobility, function, and independence.
• Provide physical therapy services to patients ranging from infants to older adults.
• Manage an average daily caseload of approximately 4-5 patient visits while balancing travel requirements.
• Document evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans within established timelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, case managers, and caregivers to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and family members on therapeutic exercises, mobility strategies, safety precautions, and home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals to additional services as appropriate.
• Monitor patient outcomes and communicate significant changes in patient status to the healthcare team.
• Maintain productivity standards while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in diverse community settings.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Active Physical Therapist license in Maryland.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to aide in Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Require Qualifications

• 3 years of physical therapy experience.
• Experience assessing and treating patients with a variety of rehabilitation diagnoses.
• Strong communication, documentation, and care coordination skills.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Ability to work independently in home care and community-based settings.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Virginia Physical Therapist License.
• District of Columbia Physical Therapist License.
• ACLS Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• NRP Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric physical therapy experience.
• Home health or community-based rehabilitation experience.
• Experience working with medically complex patients.
• Experience providing care across the lifespan, including infants, children, and adults.
• Licensure in multiple jurisdictions (Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia).
• Experience coordinating care with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Knowledge of respiratory, neurological, orthopedic, and chronic disease rehabilitation.
• Additional specialty rehabilitation certifications.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.