Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Silver Spring, MD working in outpatient clinics. This opportunity involves evaluating and treating patients, developing and modifying treatment plans, documenting care, supervising discipline-specific therapy services, and contributing to patient and staff safety initiatives. The assignment includes split coverage between two Silver Spring clinics and a 40-hour work week with 60-minute evaluations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Maryland physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing outpatient physical therapy services, including comprehensive evaluations and development of individualized treatment plans.
• Experience with documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Ability to supervise and delegate to other therapy personnel and participate in student education programs.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling practices and infection control procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel or multi-site outpatient clinic experience.
• Experience with 60-minute evaluations in outpatient settings.
• Active participation in professional development activities and completion of discipline-specific continuing education.

Assignment Details

• Split coverage between two Silver Spring clinics.
• 40 hours per week.
• 60-minute evaluation appointments.

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin on day one and support your travel assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

This role supports quality patient care through evidence-based evaluations and individualized treatment planning. Responsibilities include timely, accurate documentation; adherence to physician orders and payer approvals; participation in performance improvement initiatives; and maintenance of professional licensure and ethical practice standards. The position emphasizes patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and fall prevention.

Location Highlights

Silver Spring is adjacent to Washington, D.C., offering convenient access to the nation’s capital and major transit options. The downtown Silver Spring Transit Center and multiple METRObus routes provide easy commutes to the D.C. Metro system, with downtown D.C. about 15–20 minutes by car or 25–35 minutes by public transit depending on route. The area is near Rock Creek Park and Sligo Creek Park for outdoor recreation, and it is within reasonable driving distance to historical sites such as the National Mall and cultural venues like the Kennedy Center. Residents enjoy a mix of urban and suburban amenities, including local dining in Downtown Silver Spring, entertainment at the AFI Silver Theatre, and shopping along Colesville Road.

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.