Location & Practice Overview

Full-time Staff Physical Therapist position based on-site at a skilled nursing facility in Baltimore, Maryland.

Facility Type Skilled Nursing Facility
Location Baltimore, MD
Work Model On-site

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and residents within 24 hours of physician referral and analyze physical abilities to set rehabilitation goals.
  • Develop treatment plans, secure physician approval, and deliver therapy according to the approved plan.
  • Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day physician progress reports, and discharge summaries per facility policy.
  • Coordinate regularly with supervisor, rehabilitation team, nursing staff, families, and physicians on treatment progress and prognosis.
  • Supervise PTAs and rehab technicians; instruct families and nursing staff in maintenance programs; participate in discharge planning; arrange durable medical equipment such as orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars; submit logs and billing on time; report facility equipment or problem areas promptly.

Qualifications & Requirements

Requirements are limited to those stated in the employer’s posting.

Education
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy
Licensure
Valid Physical Therapist license for practice in the state of employment
Regulatory
Compliance with applicable CMS, state licensing board, and labor guidelines

Compensation & Benefits

Pay information for this full-time role.

  • Compensation: $1,600–$2,100 per week
  • Full-time schedule
  • Other benefits not listed in the available posting

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Location Type On-site skilled nursing facility
Documentation Cadence Daily notes, weekly progress notes, and 14-day physician reports required

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered to residents of a skilled nursing facility under physician referral.

Population SNF residents
Referral Source Physician referral
Setting Acuity Skilled nursing / post-acute care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the role is physician-referred physical therapy evaluation and ongoing treatment for SNF residents, supported by structured progress reporting and equipment coordination.

Primary Service Physical therapy evaluation and treatment planning
Reporting Structure Weekly progress notes and 14-day physician reports
Support Elements Durable medical equipment coordination and maintenance program instruction

Role Highlights

Distinct operational features of this Staff Physical Therapist position drawn directly from the posting.

  • Mandatory evaluation within 24 hours of every physician referral
  • Required 14-day progress reports to the physician
  • Direct responsibility for supervising PTAs and rehab technicians
  • Active coordination of durable medical equipment to support resident mobility

About 1 Legacy, Inc.

1 Legacy, Inc. is the organization listing this full-time Physical Therapist opportunity.

Organization 1 Legacy, Inc.
Posted Setting Skilled Nursing Facility
Position Type Full-time Staff Physical Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required evaluation timeline after a physician referral?
Patients and residents must be evaluated within 24 hours of physician referral.
What documentation does the role require beyond daily notes?
Evaluations, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress reports to the physician, and discharge summaries must be completed according to facility policy.
Does the position include supervision of other staff?
Yes. The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for the care delivered by PTAs and rehab technicians.
Is durable medical equipment coordination part of the job?
Yes. The therapist secures necessary durable medical equipment such as orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars to support resident independence.
What education is listed in the posting?
A bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy is the education requirement stated by the employer.

Physical Therapist in Baltimore, MD

1 Legacy, Inc. is hiring a full-time Staff Physical Therapist for an on-site skilled nursing facility role in Baltimore, Maryland. The position requires evaluation of residents within 24 hours of every physician referral, development of treatment plans, and delivery of care under physician approval. Documentation expectations include daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, formal 14-day reports to the physician, and discharge summaries. The therapist supervises PTAs and rehab technicians, educates families and nursing staff on maintenance programs, participates in discharge planning, and coordinates durable medical equipment such as walkers, orthoses, and grab bars. Billing logs must be submitted promptly and any facility equipment issues reported immediately. The stated educational requirement is a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Physical Therapy. Compensation for the full-time schedule is listed in the $1,600–$2,100 per week range. Candidates seeking a structured SNF staff role with clear evaluation timelines, supervisory duties, and equipment coordination responsibilities will find the operational details of this posting straightforward and specific.

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