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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Laurel, Maryland

OP Experienced Physical Therapist - PRN in PG County

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

starting at $55/hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Location: NovaCare Laurel, Maryland
  • Position: Per Diem Physical Therapist- Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Experience: 2 years of outpatient orthopedics
  • Center Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 7 PM and Fridays 7 AM- 330 PM
  • Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed Weekdays
  • Compensation: starting at $55/hr.

NovaCare in Laurel, Maryland, is looking for experienced outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapists for per diem (PRN) coverage. This opportunity is a great fit for an outpatient PT with 2+ years of experience who wants flexibility and a strong work–life balance. We’ll align our PG County coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that truly works for you.

You’ll work with a diverse orthopedic population and have access to a variety of specialty areas across our outpatient network. Each location includes experienced, supportive clinicians eager to collaborate and help you continue to grow your skill set while making a meaningful impact in our shared communities.

NovaCare's 50+ standalone OP centers all use the same EMR, with consistent volume expectations and patient-centered, ethical practice.

  • We cannot consider new graduate physical therapists for per diem/PRN opportunities.
  • You’ll treat a diverse patient population across conditions such as:
  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular & Concussion Care
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing (POETs)
  • ACL Rehabilitation
  • Fall Prevention Programs

NovaCare Locations in Prince George's County

  • Bowie
  • Fort Washington
  • Greenbelt
  • Laurel
  • Mitchellville

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
  • If you’re interested, reach out today so we can explore options that fit your schedule.
  • Shanel Green
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation
  • 610-223-5944 Cell

ssgreen@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional rehabilitation: evaluate, treat, direct, and document
  • Stay compliant with state, local, and federal regulations
  • Communicate openly with colleagues, patients, families, and physicians
  • Participate in team meetings

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data
  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vestibular CarePatient EvaluationDocumentationClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OP Experienced Physical Therapist - PRN in PG County at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,466 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (143 salary observations; 180 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (8,033 salary observations; 18,890 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% 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)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN schedule