Physical Therapist (Chesapeake Specialty Care)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$125k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' physical abilities and limitations, as well as their medical history and overall health
  • Develop treatment plans that outline the specific goals and interventions for each patient
  • Use a variety of techniques to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Monitor patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families about their condition and home management
  • Document evaluations, treatment goals, plans, prescriptions, and signatures

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program required.
  • Current Maryland Physical Therapist license in good standing required.
  • Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Minimum one (1) year of outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic, vestibular, and rehabilitative treatment techniques preferred.
  • Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and document care accurately.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
  • Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of SCN'S salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement interventions to maximize functional progress. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals and document all clinical care accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a current Maryland Physical Therapist license. A minimum of one year of outpatient experience and current CPR/BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOrthopedic techniquesVestibular rehabilitationRehabilitative techniquesPatient educationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (298 salary observations; 878 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 19 employers

10
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
2
$115k
4
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Annapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$587k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Total rewards package
Health, life, career and retirement support