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Physical Therapist - Med-Surg - Part Time

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehab team part-time to support the therapy needs of our hospitalized patients.

GW Hospital is a 385 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center located in the heart of Washington, DC.

GW offers clinical expertise and world-class care in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, critical care, trauma, women’s health, organ and tissue transplant, and advanced surgical techniques.

Our rehab therapists work at the top of their license alongside other healthcare professionals to enhance patients’ functional recovery and self-actualization, provide consultative services, make recommendations, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care.

Position Summary

Perform detailed assessments of adult patients’ neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the acute hospital setting.

Create and implement individualized therapy plans that support patients’ functional recovery and transition of care planning.

Work in close coordination with nurses, physicians, rehab staff, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.

  • Offer guidance and education to patients and caregivers
  • This position is 24 hours per week (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday)
  • Relocation bonus available (if applicable)
  • Benefit Highlights
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

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More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Experience in a hospital setting preferred
  • Must have DC License before start of employment
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 30 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentNeurological assessmentMusculoskeletal assessmentPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (566 salary observations; 1,151 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About UHS

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation bonus available
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program