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Linthicum Heights, Maryland

PM&R Nurse Practitioner, Maryland

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job Address: 1302 Concourse Drive, Suite 200 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 PM&R Nurse Practitioner PHP Nurse Practitioners have a passion for caring for seniors and other residents in a variety of healthcare settings that can include, but are not limited to, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities.

They deliver quality care in a high touch, person-centered care model and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that all residents receive the right care, at the right time. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, and/or Orthopedics. Training opportunities are also available for less experienced APPs. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties of all PHP Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioners: Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, under the supervision of the attending physician.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care patients with chronic pain, orthopedic and neurologic issues.

Conduct regular rounds and follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques.

Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care. EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION Required: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Current NP license in the state of Maryland.

Minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

JOB SKILLS Must have strong oral and written communication skills Must be detail oriented with an ability to work well both independently and in a team setting Exhibit a customer service approach with teams and residents Strong time management skills required.

Must be able to prioritize and adhere to competing deadlines while achieving goals Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions.

Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania).

As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust.

Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities.

Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care patients. Duties also involve conducting regular rounds, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families on medical conditions and self-care techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a current NP license in Maryland, with a strong background preferred in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, or Orthopedics. Required qualifications include strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, although two years of clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care PlanningPatient MonitoringPatient EducationPrioritization

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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

median 8.0this job 3.0
Below most Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 67 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Linthicum Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$426k
Typical market rent
$1,824/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.