
Hospital | PT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.88
- Weekly
- $1,875
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,500
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $46.88/hour — 9% below the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Maryland ($51.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Maryland right now
- 82 open Physical Therapist jobs in Maryland from 8 agencies, 8 of them in Silver Spring.
- Pay in these listings: $26.60 – $84.02/hour, median $50.43/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Maryland: $51.39/hour ($106,891/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.19/hour across 40 jobs).
Job description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Travel Contract in Silver Spring, MD
Join a dedicated home health physical therapy team in Silver Spring, Maryland, and help adult and geriatric patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life at home. This 13-week travel physical therapist contract offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, 40 guaranteed hours per week, and an approximate daily caseload of 6–7 patient visits. Enjoy convenient access to Washington, D.C., vibrant neighborhoods, parks, cultural attractions, and a diverse community while advancing your physical therapy career.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
- Setting: Home health physical therapy
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,940
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Daily Caseload: Approximately 6–7 patient visits
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
- Weekend and On-Call Requirements: None specified
Home Health Physical Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of physical therapy experience required; 2 years preferred
- Adult health care experience required
- Home health physical therapy experience preferred
- Active Maryland physical therapist license or compact license in hand at the time of submission
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Experience supporting patients with orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, oncology, and cardiopulmonary needs is valued
- Ability to work independently, manage a daily home health visit schedule, and provide patient-centered care in home environments
- Two professional supervisor references required
Home Health Physical Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate adult and geriatric patients in the home setting and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, transfers, and functional independence
- Complete approximately 6–7 patient visits per day while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, home safety, mobility techniques, and strategies for continued progress
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and modify care plans as clinically appropriate
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, including social services and interpretation services, to promote comprehensive patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and members of the care team regarding progress and ongoing needs
Apply now for this Silver Spring, Maryland, home health physical therapist contract and join a team dedicated to helping patients achieve greater mobility and independence.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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