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Washington, District of Columbia

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Med-Surg PT at GW Hospital. Level 1 Trauma. Washington, DC. Great benefits. 401k match. Student loan refinancing.

Join UHS as a PHYSICAL THERAPIST in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What do our current Med-Surg PTs value for GW Hospital & UHS?

Requirements

  • Education/Qualification.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Washington, District of Columbia.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross. A Master's degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConfidentialityAdaptabilityPatient CareClinical Services

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan