Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: PT Inpatient Rehab

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/day)
• Start Date: March 9
• Setting: Acute Care preferred
• Patient Diagnoses: Orthopedics, transplant, med surg, neurology, ICU
• Special Requirements: Must have acute care experience
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year (minimum)
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified
  • State license in hand

Skills Required

• Cardiopulmonary
• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Orthopedics

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (seasonal vaccination/documentation mandatory during flu season)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year (or annual questionnaire if prior positive history)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client will complete on-site if needed)

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Employment application with 7 years of work history (no gaps)
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the past 3 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must comply with facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• Medication, pharmacology, and competency exams required with minimum passing scores
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for physical therapists with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting.