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Physical Therapist - Home Health
Silver Spring, Maryland
Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services

$2,323-2,472/week

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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.

Facility

Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services

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About Silver Spring, MD

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Silver Spring, MD here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 86°F, average low: 66°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 27°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through rental websites.

Transportation

Car friendly with good road infrastructure, limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of ages.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma.
Silver Spring has a large population of travel nurses due to its proximity to major healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and access to outdoor recreational areas like parks and hiking trails.

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