Inpatient Physical Therapist

Health Marketing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for an adult inpatient population in a fast-paced Med-Surg unit in Washington, DC. You will develop evidence-based plans of care aimed at improving mobility, independence, and discharge readiness while handling complex cases.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, document outcomes in the EMR, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to manage complex medical/surgical patients and adapt care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine physical therapy diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

DPT/Physical Therapy license

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Physical Therapist (Med-Surg)

Provide evaluation and treatment for a diverse adult inpatient population in a fast-paced medical environment. Develop evidence-based plans of care to improve mobility, functional independence, and safe discharge readiness while managing complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine physical therapy diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to restore mobility and optimize function.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient goals.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Support safe discharge through patient education and mobility planning.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to manage complex medical/surgical patients and adapt care plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration across care teams.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping.