Howard County - Home Health Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$40.7-$63/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home health care for adults. We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Howard County.
WE ARE EXPANDING! Stella Maris is looking for Home Health Physical Therapist to join their growing Home Health team in Howard County, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.
- Full-time Monday-Friday, 80hrs biweekly
- Physical Therapist - Home Health
- Howard County Region
Check Out Some of Our Benefits Offered
- Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the home care manager, the main function of the Physical Therapist is to organize, conduct, and evaluate prescribed therapy program of patients in a home health care setting.
Essential Functions
Makes initial and follow-up visits to patients assigned. Uses the physical therapy process of assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation to provide physical and psycho-social care to patients and their families. Performs skilled care as indicated in the plan of care.
Develops individualized plan of care for patient under the order of a physician. Maintains ongoing communication with care team and documents regularly against and appropriately updates care plans.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of treatment program and make changes in response to patient's progress, guiding patient toward goal achievement.
Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, and joint functional ability tests.
Collaborate with other health professionals, patient, and/or family in developing plan of care. Prepares progress reports.
Instructs patient, family and/or caregivers in techniques to be continued after discharge.
Manages work and patient schedule to make optimum use of time. Adjusts schedule to accommodate unexpected occurrences and to assist others as needed.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record. Maintain compliance with standards.
Requirements
- State of Maryland License in Physical Therapy
- Current CPR Certification
- Prior experience in home health required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
This Position Requires Daily Travel in the Howard County Assigned Region
Min
USD $40.70/Hr.
Max
USD $63.00/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (354 salary observations; 910 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$131k | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $87k–$101k)694 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $94k median in Maryland | $94k nationally (about the same)354 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 374 active | 21,880 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 31% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Howard County - Home Health Physical Therapist at Stella Maris a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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