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Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

UHS·Washington, District of Columbia

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Physical therapists provide essential rehabilitation services to patients within an academic medical center and inpatient rehabilitation facility. They serve as experts in functional mobility and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient recovery and discharge planning.

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 Our Med-Surg Physical Therapists fulfill the needs of patients, families, and the community by providing Physical Therapy services in accordance with one’s licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
  • They serve as the functional mobility and rehabilitation experts and are key stakeholders in patients’ functional recovery and interdisciplinary discharge planning.
  • Relocation bonus available (if aplicable) What do our current Med-Surg PTs value about GW Hospital & UHS?
  • Physical Therapists at GW Hospital are essential partners with providers, nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary and support staff in an academic medical center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center that is Defining Medicine.
  • The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 16-bed CARF Accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility located within GW Hospital and holds specialty accreditation in the areas of stroke and amputation.
  • Our professional rehab staff work alongside other healthcare professionals to enhance patients’ functional recovery, facilitate successful discharges, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care.
  • Leaders and staff are focused on exceptional patient outcomes and are defining healthcare for the 21st century.
  • 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

RU PT Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy Master’s degree in physical therapy preferred Experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation 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
  • About
  • GW
  • Hospital: The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com/ GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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. “Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.”

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive compensation
  • Prescription drug plans
  • Career development opportunities
  • Discounted stock plan
  • SoFi student loan refinancing program

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Apr 3, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

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