Physical Therapist Inpatient Rehab
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shifts, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (alternating 07:00-15:30 or 10:30-19:00)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in an acute care setting.
• Patient diagnoses include orthopedics, transplant, medical-surgical, neurology, oncology, and ICU cases.
• Preferred working setting: Acute Care.
• Skills required: Cardiopulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in District of Columbia.
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one previous travel assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Skills in Orthopedics.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date.
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and other relevant skills.
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).

Additional Notes

• Alternating 8-hour day shifts (07:00-15:30 or 10:30-19:00).
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption is mandatory for all employees.
• Background checks and verifications must be updated every 3 years or if there is a 6-month gap in service.
• Must meet all facility-specific health and safety requirements.

This position is ideal for a physical therapist with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in a hospital setting with diverse patient populations.