Physical Therapist - Med-Surg - Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services is looking for a Physical Therapist at GW Hospital in Washington, DC to support hospitalized patients. This per diem role demands expertise in assessments and therapy plan creation while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy and relevant experience, with a focus on effective communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers a rewarding work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting required.
• Must have DC License before start of employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assessments of adult patients' needs in the acute hospital setting.
• Create and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Work in close coordination with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Offer guidance and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital's Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehab team on a per diem basis to support the therapy needs of our hospitalized patients. GW Hospital is a 385 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center located in the heart of Washington, DC. GW offers clinical expertise and world-class care in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, critical care, trauma, women's health, organ and tissue transplant, and advanced surgical techniques. Our rehab therapists work at the top of their license alongside other healthcare professionals to enhance patients' functional recovery and self-actualization, provide consultative services, make recommendations, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care.

Position Summary

• Perform detailed assessments of adult patients' neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the acute hospital setting.
• Create and implement individualized therapy plans that support patients' functional recovery and transition of care planning.
• Work in close coordination with nurses, physicians, rehab staff, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
• Offer guidance and education to patients and caregivers.
• This position is per diem and has a two weekend shift/month requirement. Additional weekdays may be available.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting required
• Must have DC License before start of employment
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

EEO Statement

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Pay Transparency

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