Physical Therapist

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Baltimore, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. The Physical Therapist I provides in-home rehabilitation services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. The role evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, delivers evidence-based physical therapy interventions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life. The average caseload is approximately 4–5 patient visits per day. This is community-based, field-based work involving patient home visits and travel across the assigned service area. Caseload and scheduling may vary based on geographic travel requirements and patient complexity. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and assignment requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
Active Physical Therapist license in Maryland.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel throughout assigned service areas.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.