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UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
Tech - Physical therapy
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The Physical Therapy Tech assists licensed professionals by preparing patients and equipment for therapy sessions. They perform various patient care functions and tasks to support the clinical team in a hospital setting.
High School diploma or equivalent. At least 3 months of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient care activities. Skills Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity. Able to speak and write English Fluently. Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. 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.
Market context
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.