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Vertis Therapy
Washington, District of Columbia

Physical Therapist Part-Time or PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Part-Time or PRN Physical Therapist and a Physical Therapist PRN to join our team at a beautiful Assisted Living community in Washington, DC. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents to help them improve their independence, safety, and functional mobility.

The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled physical therapy services, monitor resident progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The PT will also provide guidance and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Resident Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's safety, functional mobility, and overall independence.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants.
  • Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
  • Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid Physical Therapist state license or license eligibility.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

  • Depending on role and schedule you may be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing Education Allowance

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical records

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
11%

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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.

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About Vertis Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Noblesville, IN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) matching
Continuing Education Allowance