Senior Physical Therapist

ACHE; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Physical Therapist to lead inpatient rehabilitation, manage complex cases, and deliver evidence-based interventions.

You will mentor students, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to teaching and research, and participate in quality improvement efforts while supporting a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• DC PT license is required.
• DPT or equivalent degree is required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience with EMR documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans for complex inpatient cases.
• Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions to optimize mobility, function, and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans and discharge readiness.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to junior therapists, students, and support staff.
• Document assessments, goals, and progress accurately in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives within the hospital.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals.
• Contribute to program development and implementation of best practices in acute care rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Gait training

Mobility assessment

Education

DPT or equivalent

DC PT license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About the Employer

George Washington University Hospital seeks a Senior Physical Therapist to provide expert inpatient rehabilitation in a 395-bed academic medical center in Washington, DC. In this fast-paced, urban environment, you will manage complex, multi-system cases, perform comprehensive evaluations, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, safety, and functional independence. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, mentor junior therapists and students, contribute to teaching and research initiatives, and participate in quality improvement projects while supporting a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans for complex inpatient cases
• Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions to optimize mobility, function, and safety
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans and discharge readiness
• Supervise, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to junior therapists, students, and support staff
• Document assessments, goals, and progress accurately in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and academic initiatives within the hospital
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals
• Contribute to program development and implementation of best practices in acute care rehabilitation
• Inpatient acute care physical therapy
• Complex patient assessment and differential diagnosis
• Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education
• Gait training and mobility training with assistive devices
• Post-surgical and neurologic rehabilitation
• Cardiopulmonary and ICU early mobility interventions
• Safe patient handling and transfer techniques
• Clinical documentation in EMR systems
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Current DC Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Specialty board certification (e.g., NCS, OCS, GCS) preferred
• Experience with EMR documentation systems