Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Largo, MD, within a Home Health setting where you will perform patient evaluations and provide therapeutic services according to physician orders. The position involves supervising and evaluating Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned. Reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance may be required for home visits. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with additional details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program recognized by relevant accrediting bodies.
• Current, unencumbered physical therapy license in the state of assignment (Maryland) prior to assignment start.
• Current CPR certification.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions including email, internet navigation, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to perform home visits, including reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• State- or client-specific requirements: must meet applicable state licensing or registration standards and perform duties in accordance with home health therapy regulations for the assigned state.
• Preferred: 2–3 years of physical therapy experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in home health settings.
• Experience supervising PTAs or home health aides.
• Familiarity with state-specific home health therapy regulations and plan-of-care coordination.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Evenings, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift.
• Must perform home visits and community-based care.
• May be required to supervise and evaluate Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits available from day one.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Housing options available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Responsibilities include evaluating patient function, developing and updating treatment plans, documenting patient progress, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients, families, and other agency personnel. Follow applicable state regulations for supervision of therapy assistants and documentation requirements. Timely communication with the interdisciplinary team is required to ensure continuity of care.

Location Highlights

Explore Largo and nearby attractions while working in Maryland. Largo is within a 30–45 minute drive to Washington, D.C., offering access to the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and major transit options such as Metro and regional bus lines. Outdoor options include a short drive to Patuxent River Park and Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary for hiking and waterfront activities. The area features suburban neighborhoods, local dining and cultural districts, and regional shopping centers within a 10–20 minute commute, supporting a balanced lifestyle between urban amenities and quieter residential communities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.