Acute Care Physical Therapist

Health Here; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Washington, DC is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join an academic medical center. You will assess diverse patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and function.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, document care and progress, and educate patients and families about treatment and recovery. You may contribute to teaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities.
• Experience in trauma, neurosciences, cardiovascular, or surgical populations preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, urban healthcare environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess diverse and complex patients to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility, function, and quality of life.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Accurately document patient care and progress.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and recovery processes.
• Contribute to teaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma care

Neuroscience care

Cardiovascular care

Surgical patients

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Evidence-based practice

Lifelong learning

Job description

Role: Per diem Physical Therapist in an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Assess diverse and complex patients to develop individualized treatment plans.


• Deliver evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility, function, and quality of life.


• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Accurately document patient care and progress.


• Educate patients and families on treatment and recovery processes.


• Contribute to teaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities.


• Experience in trauma, neurosciences, cardiovascular, or surgical populations preferred.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, urban healthcare environment.


• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.