OP Experienced Physical Therapist - PRN in PG County
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starting at $55/hr
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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
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.
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