Outpatient physical therapist

Job Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring an Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist! Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

The Staff Physical Therapist provides specific physical therapy services aimed at evaluating the patients' current state, determining their potential for improvement, and assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of ability in gross motor skills, muscular strength and function, mobility, the reduction of pain, and the improvement in the loss of skin/tissue integrity. The Staff Physical Therapist provides individualized care based upon the needs of the patient and family.

License Requirements:

• Meet all requirements of The Maryland State Board of PT Examiners, and licensed by this regulatory agency with a PT license.

Certification Requirements:

• Level C CPR certification for health care providers.

Age Specific Care Provided For:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
  Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Epic, Performance Manager/Net Learning.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements:

• Understanding of orthopedic impairments and treatments, gait/transfer training, therapeutic exercise, soft tissue treatments, electro‑therapeutic modalities, wound care, orthotic and prosthetic training and checks. Knowledge of treatment of vertigo or willingness to learn are preferred.
• Must have clear understanding of medical/rehabilitation language and abbreviations.

• Competitive health, prescription, vision, and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch‑up” provision.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans.
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values.

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.