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Erickson Senior Living
Silver Spring, Maryland

Physical Therapist - Home Care PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our Rehab as a Physical Therapist! We are hiring resident-centered Physical Therapist PRN who specifically have experience within Home Care field to join our Certified Home Health team.

All of our residents live within our award-winning campus (Home Care without the travel!), creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care.

Our Physical Therapists support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs.

Compensation

$55.00 per hour plus $5,000* Sign-On Bonus. *Please note: Candidates sourced by third-party agencies or internal candidates are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.

What We Offer

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Help people live better lives by: Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.

Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging. Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

What you will need: Must meet current Medicare and state requirements Must possess a valid and current Maryland State Physical Therapy license Experience and the ability to complete documentation to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements (ie: OASIS, etc.) Previous Home Care Physical Therapy experience required Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable.

These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland.

We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives.

If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career.

Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more.

Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Therapists will provide a holistic approach, supporting residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs by implementing personal care plans focused on strengths and preferences. They will also work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure all resident needs are addressed throughout their care continuum.

Requirements

Candidates must meet current Medicare and state requirements and possess a valid and current Maryland State Physical Therapy license. Previous Home Care Physical Therapy experience is required, along with the ability to complete documentation meeting reimbursement and regulatory requirements like OASIS.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (413 salary observations; 849 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 26 employers

5
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Erickson Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Catonsville, MD
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, dental and vision packages
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses
Personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans
Company paid volunteer hours
401k with company 3% match
Onsite medical centers