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Assisted Rehab
Baltimore, Maryland

Per Diem Physical Therapist (Baltimore)

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$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Per-Diem

Baltimore, MD

Join Assisted Rehab, Inc., Maryland’s privately owned, premier on-site geriatric focused rehabilitation company where therapists foster their passion for rehab while achieving the ultimate work-life balance! We make a difference in the lives of our clients by treating our employees and patients…better!

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Per-Diem Physical Therapist to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland.

If you're looking for a position where you can focus on providing exceptional patient care without feeling overwhelmed by unrealistic productivity expectations, we'd love to meet you.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a recent graduate, you'll receive the mentorship, support, and resources needed to thrive.

Why Assisted Rehab?

Exceptional Benefits

  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
  • Immediate 401(k) Match (up to 5%!)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance Available

A Better Therapy Experience

  • Manageable, Consistent Caseloads
  • Skilled & Outpatient Opportunities
  • 1:1 Mentorship & Onboarding
  • Continuing Education & Career Growth Opportunities
  • Strong Clinical Autonomy
  • Over 90% Employee Retention
  • 25+ years of trusted, compassionate care
  • Maryland-Based. Maryland Focused.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide skilled therapy services that improve mobility, strength, safety, balance, and independence
  • Monitor patient progress, update treatment plans, and clearly communicate patient status
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation
  • Help create a rehab program that patients, families, and facilities trust
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients and families

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Maryland (or soon to be licensed!)
  • Active CPR certification
  • Strong evaluation and clinical reasoning skills
  • Passion for patient-centered care
  • Commitment to teamwork and clinical excellence

Compensation

  • $50–$55+ per hour (Based on experience and qualifications)

About Assisted Rehab

As Maryland’s premier owner-operated rehabilitation service provider, our focus and dedication to improving the health and well-being of our elderly community is unsurpassed. We provide on-site therapy services within senior living communities, CCRCs, and healthcare settings, helping older adults maintain independence and improve quality of life.

Our success is built on a culture that values compassion, integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.

Ready to Build a Rewarding Career? Join a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and respects your work-life balance.

Apply today and discover why therapists choose Assisted Rehab!

Learn More About Us

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Assisted Rehab, Inc.

Treating Our Employees and Patients... Better.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationGeriatric RehabilitationMobility TrainingStrength TrainingBalance TrainingSafety Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (331 salary observations; 956 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $108k (middle half $80k–$130k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Maryland vs national$94k median in Maryland$94k nationally (about the same)331 state / 12,162 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Maryland376 active21,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 35% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 30% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist (Baltimore) at Assisted Rehab a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
3
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
19% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per DiemPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Assisted Rehab

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Baltimore, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
Immediate 401(k) Match (up to 5%)
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling Options
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance Available
Manageable, Consistent Caseloads
1:1 Mentorship & Onboarding

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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