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Rockville, Maryland

Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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$60/hr

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Job Description

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville

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Job Description Summary For Job Posting

Rockville Rehabilitation seeks to hire an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:

  • Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed)
  • Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamine the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modify the plan of care accordingly or discontinue physical therapy services
  • In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plan for discharge of the patient/client, taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral. The physical therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the physical therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with the referring provider/team where indicated)
  • Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants, and volunteers
  • Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management
  • Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case
  • Be responsible for individual professional development activities

Qualifications Include

  • PT: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • PTA: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
  • 1 year of site-specific experience is preferred
  • Active Maryland PT or PTA License
  • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule: Employment Type: Part-time (per diem)

  • Hours per Week: 4hrs/week
  • Typical Daily Schedule: 2 weekend days per month, plus TWO major holidays (at least one winter) per year.
  • Shift Type: Day
  • Weekend Requirements: Required
  • Holiday Requirements: Required
  • Compensation: This position is per diem at a rate of $60/hour

Pay Range

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

  • Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
  • United States of America (Non-Exempt)
  • At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We Do This by Offering

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free Employee parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e. g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.

AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial examinations, evaluations, and establish plans of care for patients in rehabilitation settings. Supervise therapy interventions and coordinate with the care team to manage patient progress and discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Must hold an active Maryland PT or PTA license and American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningPatient documentationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (351 salary observations; 1,041 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125kPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $63k–$79k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Maryland vs national$93k median in Maryland$94k nationally (−1%)351 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maryland379 active22,216 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 31% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,032 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
3
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
3
$80k-85k
2
$85k-90k
1
$92k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41-$45/hr
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$27-$40/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Adventist HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Gaithersburg, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) retirement plan
Free employee parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$616k
Typical market rent
$2,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.