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Acute Rehab Physical Therapist, PRN - UMMS Staffing Center

University of Maryland Medical SystemBaltimore, MDPer diemPosted 7mo agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Maryland post a median of $54.13 an hour, the middle half $48–$60, across 95 jobs that state their pay. 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).

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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).

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  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

Job Requirements

Looking for flexibility and variety in your nursing career? Join the UMMS Staffing Center!

Be part of our unique, system-wide in-house agency, offering opportunities to work across multiple UMMS locations with two flexible options:

  • PRN Opportunities : Pick up available shifts across the system based on staffing needs.
  • Long-Term Assignments : 8–26 week assignments at a designated hospital and unit, with a higher pay rate than PRN.

Enjoy the flexibility of PRN scheduling with benefits available, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement!

Please note: This is a PRN position with no guaranteed hours. Flexibility to work various shifts and locations based on system-wide staffing needs is essential.

Work Experience

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree plus five years of physical therapist experience, or Master’s Degree, or Master's equivalent, or Doctorate of PT, required.
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the State of Maryland is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and practices; and general knowledge of orthopedics, neurology, trauma, pathology, and general medicine is required.
  • In UMMC Rehabilitation department, knowledge of equipment such as wheelchairs, transfer devices, lift equipment, modalities, and other therapeutic equipment is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients and other health care personnel effectively.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English in order to follow and give instructions accurately.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served on the assigned unit.
  • Ability to learn and practice positive guest relations skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

Benefits

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $65

From University of Maryland Medical System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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