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Washington, District of Columbia

Staff Physical Therapist - 30 Mins from DC

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$110k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Musculoskeletal AssessmentNeuromuscular RehabilitationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationEvidence-based Practice

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).

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,663 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$110kPhysical Therapist median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)307 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in District of Columbia20 active22,841 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings346 in the last 30 days232 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,663 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
25%
Visa sponsorship
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 424 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About GHI Staffing Solutions

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Benefits & Perks

Clinical mentorship
Professional development
Team meetings

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.