Physical Therapist - Home Health
Silver Spring, MD
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Details

• Provide physical therapy services in home health settings covering Montgomery and upper Prince George's County areas.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (40 hours/week).
• Caseload: Adult health care patients, approximately 6 visits per day.
• First-time travel therapists are accepted.
• Local candidates within the same metropolitan area are eligible.
• No weekend work required.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Maryland.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience in a home health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements

• Fingerprinting: Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprint results required for behavioral health units; must be completed in Maryland with results available before start.
• Facility is smoke/nicotine free; no exceptions.
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (recent, professional attire, neutral background).
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific forms including privacy act, CPS form notarization, and tobacco-free workplace acknowledgment.
• Candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing unless approved for PAPR use.
• Background checks include EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG verifications updated every contract renewal.
• National certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, and others are not required for this role unless specified by specialty or unit.

Work Environment

• Home health setting with travel to patient residences in specified counties.
• No on-call or weekend shifts required.
• Facility enforces strict compliance with health and safety protocols including immunizations, drug testing, and fit testing.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and physical therapists considering this travel home health contract position in Maryland.