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Vierra Communities
Silver Spring, Maryland

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – In-House – Skilled Nursing
  • Full-time, PT, PRN
  • Non-exempt, Essential Personnel

Woodside Rehab & Nursing is under new management! We are now a Vierra Communities property are are seeking Physical Therapist's to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do?

If so, Woodside is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care.

We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care

Required Qualifications

  • License to practice Physical Therapy within the state
  • Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist
  • Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals
  • Requires proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; complying with Minimum Data Set procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
  • Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
  • Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
  • Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
  • Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
  • Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.
  • Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
  • Documents result of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
  • Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patients
  • Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
  • Participates in discharge planning.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned and per JD.
  • Must be able to write, read and speak English.

About Vierra

Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Full Time Benefits

  • 7 Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
  • 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program

Disclaimer

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities..

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients to optimize their physical abilities and functional independence. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating care with families and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice Physical Therapy and have successfully completed the National Certification Examination. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in patient care technology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationPatient ScreeningTechnology Proficiency

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (150 salary observations; 304 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,821 salary observations; 18,335 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 22 employers

9
<$100k
13
$100k-110k
11
$110k-120k
4
$120k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
41%
Visa sponsorship
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 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 Vierra Communities

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

7 Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
401(k) immediate enrollment with match
Tuition Reimbursement