Staff Physical Therapist - 30 Mins from DC
Listed compensation
$83k-$110k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics
Location: Southern Maryland / DC Metro Area
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
Position Overview
We are working with a growing healthcare organization seeking a Physical Therapist to join its outpatient orthopedic team in the Washington, DC metro area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who enjoys treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and wants to practice in an environment focused on clinical excellence, patient outcomes, professional development, and teamwork.
You'll have the autonomy to develop individualized treatment plans while working alongside an experienced clinical team committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This organization is looking for clinicians who want more than simply moving patients through a schedule. They value clinical autonomy, accountability, continued development, and high-quality patient care.
This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced outpatient PT or an early-career clinician looking to continue developing their orthopedic skill set.
Requirements
- What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions
- Develop and modify individualized plans of care based on patient goals and clinical findings
- Utilize evidence-based treatment techniques to improve mobility, function, and strength
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and other clinicians to maximize patient outcomes
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Build strong relationships with patients throughout their course of treatment
- Participate in clinical mentorship, team meetings, and professional development
Qualifications
- Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current PT license or ability to obtain appropriate state licensure
- CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Patient-focused approach to care
- Commitment to clinical excellence and continued professional development
- Clinical Expectations
Clinicians Are Expected To
- Average approximately 10 patient visits per clinical day
- Maintain high levels of patient satisfaction
- Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours
- Maintain strong clinical quality and compliance standards
- Help patients successfully complete their prescribed plans of care
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions while developing individualized plans of care. They are also responsible for collaborating with the clinical team and maintaining accurate, timely documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physical Therapist - 30 Mins from DC at GHI Staffing Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,663 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,663 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$110k | Physical Therapist median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)307 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapist listings in District of Columbia | 20 active | 22,841 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 232 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapist pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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