Physical Therapist - Baltimore, MD
How this pay compares
This posting states $34.62 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in Maryland post a median of $54.29 an hour, the middle half $47.26–$60, across 73 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in Maryland earn a median of $51.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Johns Hopkins Medicine here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Baltimore, MD (3,000 workers, contract up for renewal 1 Oct 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore reported 537 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 19,418,765 hours worked: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 29 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD on 10 Sep 2024 and cited 1 violation, under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure). A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $13,565 in back wages to 21 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 30 Oct 2021 to 28 Oct 2023, at Johns Hopkins Health System (trading as Johns Hopkins Hospital) in Baltimore, MD. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
Licensed in another state?
Maryland issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Maryland license, $170 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Maryland license, apply to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for a license by endorsement ($150, by its own page): what Maryland asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Maryland requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- An applicant licensed in another state applies online, pays the application fee, completes a criminal history records check, passes the Maryland Jurisprudence Assessment Module and has FSBPT send the exam score. The applicant also provides an official school transcript, a head and shoulder photograph, a copy of the current license and official verification of current licensure.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (even-numbered licenses in even years, odd-numbered licenses in odd years); a physical therapist earns 30 continuing education hours between June 1 and May 31 in the two years before renewal (COMAR 10.38.08).
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Maryland · Every state's rule
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About the job
At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, you will have access to the entire Johns Hopkins network of specialists. Housing Maryland’s only regional burn center, a designated level II trauma center and a pediatric center for emergency care, Johns Hopkins Bayview is well-prepared to provide the care necessary for the most complex cases, as well quality routine and specialty care.
What Awaits You?
- Career growth and development
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 403B Savings Plan w/employer contribution
- Paid Time off & Paid holidays
- Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits
- Health & Wellness programs and more!
General Summary
The Physical Therapist - Acute Care
- Provides evaluation, program planning and treatment of patients referred to Physical Therapy
- Provides documentation of the above and education to patients, families, hospital staff, and students
- To participate in the enhancement of the profession, the facility, and one’s self by providing quality care, clinical research, and education
- Ensures that all patients are helped to meet their maximum potential through the quality care and input to medical management provided by the Physical Therapist and that the therapist continues his or her professional growth and development contribution to the Medical Center
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science, Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited academic program.
- Current State licensure as Physical Therapist required.
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required. 1 year of Physical Therapist experience preferred. Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program
Click below to learn more about Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Salary Range: Minimum $34.62/hour - Maximum $57.19/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
From Johns Hopkins Medicine's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine is the academic health system of Johns Hopkins University, with hospitals and care sites in Maryland, Washington, DC, Florida and Virginia.
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