Physical Therapist; PT),Outpatient, Physical Medicine and Rehab

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Pay Range
: $39.26-$62.81 (actual offers are based upon applicants relevant experience pertaining to the position)

Fulltime
:
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

• Gathers information necessary to properly evaluate and treat referred patients
• Performs complete initial Physical Therapy evaluation on patients referred by physicians or departmental protocol
• Develops and implements treatment plans and programs for patients based on diagnostic and prognostic neuro-muscular assessment
• Develops treatment plans and programs for patients including long term and short term goals. Obtains approval from referring physicians prior to commencing treatment
• Provides information to the medical staff and other health personnel which may cause required modifications of treatment prescriptions and/or plans and goals
• Administers and monitors a variety of modalities of treatment
• Presents patients with recommendations for equipment and/or assistive devices and instructs patients/families in the use and maintenance of adaptive appliances
• Coordinates home programs and referrals for community services through social services and/or the manager of Physical Therapy
• Maintains appropriate records on all patients, noting prescription of therapy, patient problems, patients' reactions to treatment, treatment plans, goals and other necessary observation relative to the treatment process
• Obtains supplemental information to modify treatment and/or make referrals to other appropriate disciplines
• Participates in quality assessment programs/activities and in-service continuing education programs. Ensures the safety of patients and staff in the therapeutic environment
• Participates in community educational activities or service programs regarding issues of Physical Therapy as required

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited to the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association.
  * Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy obtained prior to January 2016 will be accepted*
• Completion of a clinical internship in Physical Therapy
• Licensure to practice in the District of Columbia
• Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
• Special expertise in management of a specialized type of disability, e.g. cardiovascular, neurological, etc. is desirable

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.