What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Align Physical and Aquatic Therapy?
We are looking for a licensed PT/DPT that would be interested in a PRN role (65$-75$/hr) 1-4 days/month to help with evaluations. All appointments scheduled at 1 patient per hour.
Company Description Align Physical and Aquatic Therapy was founded in 2020 to provide a personalized alternative to corporate healthcare. The clinic is 100% locally owned and operated, serving the community in Cecil County, MD. Align accepts most major health insurance plans, as well as workers’ compensation and auto accident claims, making care accessible to a wide range of patients. All appointments are scheduled in one-hour blocks and conducted one-on-one with a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to ensure focused, individualized treatment. The practice is dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
Role Description This part-time on-site Physical Therapist role is based in Perryville or Elkton, MD. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery, functional improvement, and pain management. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing hands-on therapy, guiding therapeutic exercise programs, educating patients and families on home care and injury prevention, and documenting care in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards. The role involves close collaboration with other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care, especially for patients with work-related and auto-related injuries. The Physical Therapist will uphold Align’s one-on-one treatment model and maintain a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with the ability to design and adjust individualized treatment plans.
- Demonstrated skills in Patient Care and Home Care, including education on self-management and safe exercises outside the clinic.
- Relevant knowledge in Medicine related to musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions.
- Current Physical Therapist license (or eligibility) in the state of Maryland.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent accredited degree.
- Experience in outpatient or orthopedic settings is beneficial, including work with workers’ compensation and auto injury cases.
- Effective communication, documentation, and time-management skills, with a commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small, locally owned practice and provide consistent one-on-one patient care.