DC - Physical Therapist

Transform Children's Lives as a Physical Therapist with The Children's Guild

Our People Matter — And We Want YOU to Be a Part of the Team  

It’s more than a job. It’s a mission we are passionate about. And we hope you are, too. Apply today to be part of our important work, supporting children and families with educational, emotional, mental, community, and tangible resources to find success.  

The Children’s Guild provides comprehensive, individualized education and family services to empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our schools and programs are hiring dedicated special needs jobs.   

Why Choose the Children's Guild?  

• Purpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to transforming children's lives through innovative care and education.  

• Professional Growth: Benefit from our experienced mentors who provide supervision and support for your licensing requirements in Maryland or Washington D.C.  

• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to child-centered care.  

• Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of occupational therapy in educational settings.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to: giving massages; applying physical agents; initiating traction; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, ultraviolet / infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Knowledge of responsible use of School equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Experience with a wide range of age groups and injuries.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate student into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.
• We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to students in a fully equipped PT School program facility and who has the following qualifications:
  • BS or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED)