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Physical therapist (Per diem) - Aru

UHS·Washington, District of Columbia

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapist will fulfill the needs of patients, families, and the community by providing Physical Therapy services in accordance with their licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. This role requires the ability to respond effectively to new and changing work assignments.

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 About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S.
  • States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Qualification 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.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
  • We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. © Universal Health Services, Inc.

Requirements

The minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, with a Master's degree being preferred. Candidates must possess a valid DC License to practice.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Physical Therapy
  • Confidentiality Maintenance

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Mar 19, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Physical therapy roles remain steady in D.C.

Allied health roles in the District of Columbia often see steady demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation settings, and home health. Physical therapist openings are competitive because employers typically look for an approved PT degree, a current license, CPR certification, and strong evaluation and assessment skills, along with the physical capacity to assist patients safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight hands-on patient care experience before applying.

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