Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Full Time, Day Shift

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Recognition and rewards for expertise

Compliance statements

Job summary

Howard University Hospital invites applications for a Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist in Washington, DC. The role involves evaluating patients, designing and supervising PT plans, and coordinating home programs with the therapy team.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and DC licensure with an active BLS certification. The position offers consistent weekday hours and a competitive pay range reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited to the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy obtained prior to January 2016 will be accepted.
• Completion of a clinical internship in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure to practice in the District of Columbia.
• Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information necessary to properly evaluate and treat referred patients.
• Performs complete initial Physical Therapy evaluation on patients referred by physicians or departmental protocol.
• Develops and implements treatment plans and programs for patients based on diagnostic and prognostic neuro-muscular assessment.
• Develops treatment plans and programs for patients including long term and short term goals.
• Obtains approval from referring physicians prior to commencing treatment.
• Coordinates home programs and referrals for community services through social services and/or the manager of Physical Therapy.
• Maintains appropriate records on all patients and tracks treatment progress.

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2016 acceptable)

Completion of a clinical internship in Physical Therapy

Licensure to practice in the District of Columbia

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist

Pay Range: $39.26-$62.81 (actual offers are based upon applicants relevant experience pertaining to the position)

Fulltime: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

Responsibilities

• Gathers information necessary to properly evaluate and treat referred patients


• Performs complete initial Physical Therapy evaluation on patients referred by physicians or departmental protocol


• Develops and implements treatment plans and programs for patients based on diagnostic and prognostic neuro-muscular assessment


• Develops treatment plans and programs for patients including long term and short term goals.


• Obtains approval from referring physicians prior to commencing treatment


• Provides information to the medical staff and other health personnel which may cause required modifications of treatment prescriptions and/or plans and goals


• Administers and monitors a variety of modalities of treatment


• Presents patients with recommendations for equipment and/or assistive devices and instructs patients/families in the use and maintenance of adaptive appliances


• Coordinates home programs and referrals for community services through social services and/or the manager of Physical Therapy


• Maintains appropriate records on all patients, noting prescription of therapy, patient problems, patients' reactions to treatment, treatment plans, goals and other necessary observation relative to the treatment process


• Obtains supplemental information to modify treatment and/or make referrals to other appropriate disciplines


• Participates in quality assessment programs/activities and in-service continuing education programs


• Ensures the safety of patients and staff in the therapeutic environment


• Participates in community educational activities or service programs regarding issues of Physical Therapy as required

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited to the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association.


• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy obtained prior to January 2016 will be accepted


• Completion of a clinical internship in Physical Therapy


• Licensure to practice in the District of Columbia


• Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification


• Special expertise in management of a specialized type of disability, e.g. cardiovascular, neurological, etc. is desirable

Benefits & Perks

• Work life balance


• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise


• Compliance Statements

CULTURE OF CARE

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.