Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: June 29, 2026
Shift: Day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5 days per week, 40 hours total
Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month, as scheduled
Holidays: Required as they fall, as scheduled
Floating: No floating
On-call: No on-call

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Patient population includes all levels of spinal cord injury/disorders, neurological disorders, or disorders with similar presentations.
• Use of special equipment such as Hoyer lifts, overhead lifts, and body weight supported devices.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (negative test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start.
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid white/beige background).
• Confidentiality agreement and dress code review required prior to start.
• No floating or on-call duties.
• One weekend per month and holidays as scheduled are mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient rehab setting focusing on neurological and spinal cord injury patients with access to advanced assistive devices.