PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PER DIEM) - ARU

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to provide compassionate, high-quality PT services in accordance with licensure and certification. You will contribute to patient care in a leading academic medical center and support multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates must hold a DC license and have a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy; a Master’s degree is preferred. The role offers challenging work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• DC license required
• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per licensure, certification, training and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to changing work assignments to meet patient needs

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

Physical Therapist – PRN

Fulfills the needs of patients, families and community by providing Physical Therapy services in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor s in Physical Therapy
• Master s degree in Physical Therapy preferred
• Must have DC License

Skills

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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.