Physical Therapist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Metro access

CEU allowance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for Outpatient Orthopedics in the Downtown / Dupont Circle area. You will manage a varied caseload including orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recoveries, and sports injuries, delivering hands-on care with evidence-based manual therapy and targeted exercise programs.

Join our team of ten therapists, work with Rehab Aides, maintain EMR documentation, educate patients on home programs,

Qualifications

• DPT from an accredited program.
• Current Washington, DC physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recoveries and sports injuries.
• Apply evidence-based manual therapy and targeted exercise prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and track functional outcomes.
• Educate patients on home programs, posture, and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with front desk, physicians, and clinicians to ensure patient experience.

Skills

Manual therapy

Exercise prescription

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

DPT degree

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Orthopedics
Downtown / Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

About Us

Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery (dcorthodocs.com) collaborates with a team of 10 physical therapists at our main Washington, DC location. We pride ourselves on delivering one-on-one, hands-on care to DC patients-ranging from desk-bound professionals dealing with postural strain to active weekend warriors and marathoners. Physical Therapists are supported by Rehab Aides who make their workdays more efficient. Office hours are Monday through Friday (shortened day).

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recoveries, and sports injuries. You'll utilize evidence-based manual therapy and targeted exercise prescription to help our DC community get back to moving pain-free.

Hands-On Treatment: Implement advanced manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and functional movement retraining.

Progress & Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records (EMR) and track functional outcomes.

Patient Empowerment: Provide clear education on home programs, postural modification for desk workers, and injury prevention strategies.

Team Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with our front desk staff, referring local physicians, and fellow clinicians to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Generous base salary plus productivity incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Commuter Perks: Metro-accessible location (Farragut Square) with parking options.
• Professional Growth: Generous annual Continuing Education Unit (CEU) allowance and mentorship opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current, active Physical Therapy license in Washington, DC (or eligibility to obtain).