Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Silver Spring, MD

Manage medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines. Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Silver Spring, MD | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday | Split between two clinic locations approximately 6 miles apart | 3 shifts 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (1-hour lunch), 2 shifts 10:30 AM–7:00 PM (30-minute lunch, Tuesday–Thursday)

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Manage medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Design functional treatment programs that support effective return to community activities and progress patients toward discharge within an established length of stay
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill all state-mandated continuing education requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing in the state of Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist
• Ability to work across two outpatient clinic locations within the same market
• Demonstrated ability to manage an average caseload of approximately 11 patients per day
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and professional standards of conduct

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or general outpatient physical therapy setting
• Familiarity with functional outcome measures and quality indicator documentation
• Experience supervising or mentoring PT students or clinical affiliates

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a structured, team-oriented outpatient environment with a focus on professional development and continuing education
• Supportive clinical culture that emphasizes patient safety, quality of care, and employee well-being