Physical Therapist

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 nations 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 PRN Physical Therapist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Physical Therapist:

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

Qualified candidates will possess:

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited to the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association.

• Bachelors 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

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

Work life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

COVID-19 Vaccination

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.

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