Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Rockville, MD
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: Day shift, Tuesday through Saturday
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Weekdays: 1 PT to 5 patients
  • Weekends: 1 PT to 3 patients
• No floating between units required
• No on-call duties
• Block scheduling accommodations available
• Facility is smoke/nicotine free; any nicotine use (including vaping, gum, patches) will result in automatic cancellation if detected on drug screen

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Maryland with primary source verification
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (facility does not provide fit testing onsite; no pending fit tests allowed)
• Drug screen (11 panel including cotinine/nicotine and marijuana) within 30 days of start; failure results in cancellation
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold or TSPOT within 90 days) or two-step TB skin test; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire as applicable
• Required immunizations or positive titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive quantitative titer within 5 years; series must be completed if low titer)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) within last 10 years
• Visual acuity exam within 6 months of start, repeated annually (minimum corrected vision 20/40 both eyes)
• Color blind exam within 5 years of start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume and skills checklist updated annually

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; international searches required
• Federal exclusion screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification: transcript/diploma or third-party education verification required (highest degree completed)
• Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprinting required for behavioral health units; must be completed in Maryland at least 5 business days before start with clear results
• Facility-specific tobacco-free workplace attestation form acknowledging nicotine-free status for past 90 days
• Clear, recent (within 6 months) passport-style photo for badge

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only, valid at start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - as applicable (not specifically required for PT but noted in facility certifications)
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) not required for this role
• State professional license for Physical Therapist required with primary source verification; no licenses expiring within 30 days of start accepted
• NURSYS verification required for RNs (not applicable for PT)

Additional Notes

• Facility enforces strict no nicotine policy; drug screen includes cotinine/nicotine testing
• No on-site fit testing; candidates must have current fit test documentation or approved medical/religious exemption with PAPR training if applicable
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved exemption is granted
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declinations require facility approval
• No floating or on-call required; schedule fixed Tue-Sat
• Prior travel experience is not required

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with inpatient rehab experience seeking a travel contract with a consistent weekday schedule and a smoke/nicotine-free work environment.