• Physical Therapist (School)

    Amergis (Elkton, MD)


    Job Posting: Physical Therapist –School-Based (Elkton, MD)

     

    Start Date: ASAP

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–3:45 PM (35 hours/week)

    Duration: Remainder of the School Year (Approx. 6 Months)

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-qualitytherapy services to students across multiple schools within the Elkton, MDarea. The Physical Therapist will complete evaluations, implement treatmentplans, collaborate with educators and families, and document services inaccordance with each student’s individualized plan of care and applicablephysician orders.

     

    This role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and theability to navigate a school-based caseload across several sites.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Conduct comprehensive student evaluations.

    + Provide physical therapy services in accordance with established plans of care.

    + Document all services following professional and district standards.

    + Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student progress.

    + Travel between assigned school locations (float schedule required).

    + Participate in the first-week onsite orientation/shadowing with the PT Manager.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Current Maryland Physical Therapist License.

    + Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

    + Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Physical Therapist in a school setting.

    + Current CPR certification (if applicable).

    + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as applicable).

    + Current health certificate (as required by contract/state regulations).

    + Must meet federal, state, and local requirements.

    + Must be at least 18 years of age.

    + Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice.

     

    Assignment Details

    Locations may include:

    + Thomson Estates

    + Holly Hall

    + Chesapeake City

    + Cecilton

    + Elk Neck

    + Charlestown

    Weekly Float Schedule:

    + Monday: 2 schools – 7 students

    + Tuesday: 2 schools – 6 students

    + Wednesday: 1 school + preschool events – 1 student

    + Thursday: 2 schools – 8 students

    + Friday: 2 schools – 9 students

     

    Interview Process

     

    + Submittal followed by interview

    + Feedback typically within 24–48 hours

     

    Work Environment & Dress Code

     

    + School-based settings across multiple sites

    + School-appropriate attire required

    + Onsite parking available per school guidelines

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.