Physical Therapist I- Outpatient

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,009 - 83,123; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to provide care for a wide range of pediatric disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a DC Physical Therapist licensure or be a pending applicant. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, planning treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires strong clinical problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Salary range for this full-time role is approximately $75,566.40 annually, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Must have DC licensure or be a pending applicant for licensure with the DC Board.
• 1 year of experience is preferred, but new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to pediatric patients.
• Evaluate and plan treatment based on individual needs.
• Document patient care and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Knowledge of pediatric disabilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

DC licensure or pending application

Job description

Responsible for providing physical therapy to a wide spectrum of pediatric disabilities. Must be knowledgeable in therapeutic exercise, normal and abnormal development and orthotics/equipment.

Outpatient Physical Therapy

Minimum Work Experience

1 year will accept new graduates (Preferred)

Required Licenses And Certifications

Physical Therapist Must have DC licensure or be a pending applicant for licensure with the DC Board with signed supervised practice form. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Evaluation

• Obtain necessary history including previous medical conditions, pertinent family/social information and review of present complaints.
• Acknowledge evaluation indications and contraindications and utilize correct evaluation methods.
• Select appropriate areas to assess: interpret assessment data accurately; re-assess at appropriate intervals.
• Apply evaluation principles to variety of pediatric disabilities.
• Adapt methods when necessary based on patient’s condition and environment.

Treatment Planning

• Apply knowledge of disease/disability in order to develop an appropriate intervention.
• Identify team’s role and collaborate with others to develop treatment priorities.
• Plan treatment based on accurate analysis.
• Establish appropriate long and short term goals.
• Appropriately plan for and assist team in discharge planning.

Clinical Skills

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Adhere to treatment precautions and contraindications.
• Create and maximize treatment environment to aid patient’s progress and promote optimal independence.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
• Respond appropriately to patient’s responses to treatment.
• Modify and adapt activities and uses variety of strategies to achieve goals.
• Instruct family and staff on activities to support patient’s treatment program.
• Identifies medical risks, complications and direct family to proper medical management.

Documentation

• Comply with departmental policies and regulatory standards for inpatient and outpatient documentation.
• Accurately documents all aspects of patient care.

Administrative

• Complete BEARTIME requests, patient billing and scheduling accurately and on time.
• Maintain all job requirements and competencies on time.
• Complete all assignments and provides appropriate departmental/operational input as requested.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Professional Growth

• Actively participates in case conferences, patients rounds, in-services and staff meetings.
• Share information with others within framework of cooperation and teamwork.
• Participate and enhance physical therapy role in multidisciplinary specialty clinics and programs; enhance professional growth and development and act in accordance with ethical principles stated by APTA and other regulatory boards.
• Assume clinical instructor role for student program.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Allied Health

Organization

Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00-4:30PM

Job Posting

May 1, 2026, 10:09:35 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

75566.4