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NovaCare Rehabilitation
South Laurel, Maryland

OP Experienced Physical Therapist - PRN in PG County

Physical Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

starting at $55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • 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 a 2+ years of experience outpatient PT 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 are unable to consider new graduate physical therapists for per diem/ PRN opportunities.
  • You’ll treat a diverse patient population across conditions such as:
  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Injuries
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular & Concussion Care
  • Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • Amputee Rehabilitation
  • Oncology (ReVital) & Lymphedema
  • Pediatrics
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
  • 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

Oncology RehabilitationLymphedema TreatmentPatient EvaluationClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (298 salary observations; 878 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OP Experienced Physical Therapist - PRN in PG County at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

4
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in South Laurel

Median resident rent
$1,830/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Free Continuing Education (CEUs)
Career Growth Opportunities
401(k) Company Matching
Flexible Schedule