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Lead Physical Therapist- Outpatient
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025
💰 $160,867/yr($96,512/yr – $160,867/yr)
About the role
Lead Physical Therapist- Outpatient - (250002OD)
Master's Degree Master's to Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
6 years Current employment as a physical therapist at Children's National with a minimum of 6 years experience in an acute complex medical setting. Some supervisory/management experience is desired. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services as it relates to pediatric physical therapy and demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong collaborative relationship with administrative and clinical colleagues within CNHS.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Physical Therapist Licensed or eligible in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia .
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
Organizational Accountabilities
Description
The Lead Outpatient Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing clinical supervision, mentorship and new staff orientation to physical therapists, serve as a physical therapist conducting evaluation and therapy services and support department leadership with administrative and program development.
Qualifications
Minimum EducationMaster's Degree Master's to Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
6 years Current employment as a physical therapist at Children's National with a minimum of 6 years experience in an acute complex medical setting. Some supervisory/management experience is desired. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services as it relates to pediatric physical therapy and demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong collaborative relationship with administrative and clinical colleagues within CNHS.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Physical Therapist Licensed or eligible in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia .
Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research
- Evaluates and provides therapy incorporating advanced best practice and research driven techniques pursuant to professional practice acts.
- Consistent use of advanced treatment techniques to achieve consistent and positive outcomes
- Provide assistance to department leadership on new program development and opportunities for expansion
- Assist department Leadership with Performance Check Ins for physical therapists
- Assist department leadership with administrative tasks as assigned which may include productivity stats, triage of new orders and flow of daily schedule.
- Acts as a mentor to all staff to share clinical expertise and advance practice competencies within staff
- Provide new staff orientation to ensure adequate training and orientation to hospital and department patient care practices/protocols, safety and policies.
- Provide opportunity and suggestions to all staff to advance skills via continuing education
Organizational Accountabilities
Primary Location
: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job
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