Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist – In-House – Skilled Nursing
- Full-time, PRN
- Non-exempt, Essential Personnel
Woodside Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team!
Come work in a therapy department designed for both patient healing and provider well-being. Our facility features a bright and airy open-concept therapy floor to keep your energy high throughout the day. You’ll have the space and the light you need to focus on what matters most: helping our residents regain their independence.
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, Vierra Falls Church is looking for you.
If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing in-house Physical Therapy 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.
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.
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
About Vierra
Vierra Falls Church 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 develop individualized care plans for residents to optimize their physical abilities and independence. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating with the healthcare team, and providing adaptive devices or orthotics as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid state 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 interpersonal skills and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (312 salary observations; 973 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $87k (middle half $80k–$103k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $93k median in Maryland | $94k nationally (−1%)312 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 369 active | 21,950 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 31% offer loan repayment390 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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