Location: Lanham, MD

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans that restore mobility and independence
• Deliver hands-on therapeutic interventions and therapeutic exercise safely and effectively
• Monitor and document patient progress, communicating changes and outcomes to the care team
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques
• Maintain equipment, therapy areas, and infection-control standards to ensure a safe environment
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to support continuity of care
• Advocate for patients’ functional goals and help tailor interventions to their daily lives

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed or eligible for PTA licensure in Maryland (state licensure required prior to practice)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with adult and/or geriatric populations preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to pass background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Completion of all state-required PTA licensure/certification steps

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and adaptive equipment
• Familiarity with treatment modalities commonly used in outpatient and post-acute settings
• Solid documentation skills and comfort using electronic medical records
• Good clinical reasoning to modify interventions and ensure patient safety
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers in plain, encouraging language
• Strong teamwork, time management, and infection-control practices

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks to support your relocation and stay
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and basic benefits that protect you and your family
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your hands-on care
• Ongoing professional development and CEU support to grow your skills
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Lanham, MD

Lanham sits in Prince George’s County with easy access to Washington, D.C. Explore the Smithsonian museums and monuments just a short drive away, stroll the waterfront and dining at National Harbor, or catch a campus event at the nearby University of Maryland in College Park. Outdoor options include Greenbelt Park and Watkins Regional Park for walking trails, a miniature train, and family-friendly activities. For weekend day trips, Annapolis, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and scenic routes along the Chesapeake are all within reach — plenty to keep your off-duty hours interesting.

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