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Sr physical therapist

UHS·Washington, District of Columbia

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in accordance with licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements. Effectively respond to new and changing work assignments within an academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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 local 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.
  • GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies.
  • 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.

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education/Qualification Bachelor s in Physical Therapy Master s degree in Physical Therapy preferred 5 years experience in practice area or in a specialized area of Physical Therapy

  • Skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match 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.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023.
  • 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.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
  • 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 *UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc.
  • All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.
  • Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.
  • Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.
  • UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
  • Please, no phone calls or emails.
  • All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS.
  • No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
  • 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.
  • Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least 5 years of experience in the practice area. A Master's degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Confidentiality
  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Patient care
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Clinical expertise
  • Physical therapy

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Medical plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Vision plan
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Prescription drug plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Jul 28, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

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Salary listed on 16 jobs
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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