PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Company: Kahak DC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES: Use therapeutic massages, movement trainings and
exercises to help people recover from their injuries or illnesses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. 1 Possess a
bachelors degree preferably in a science-related field. 2 Have a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) -accredited
physical therapist program 3 Have a valid license to practice
physical therapy in the District of Columbia 4 Compliant with state
regulatory requirements and liability insurance 5 Current CPR
certification and ability to wear PPE 6 Excellent interpersonal
communication skills and professional behavior 7 Current knowledge
of physical therapy treatment practices. 8 Have at least two (2)
years experience in a healthcare facility hospital, clinic,
rehabilitation center, or nursing home and of the two years at
least 6 months should be in home health rehab services. Specific
duties include but is not limited to: 1 Perform admission
assessments, re-assessment and evaluations and make follow-up home
visits to provide therapy treatments. 2 Consult with patients to
learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their
medical history and referrals for physical therapy 3 Diagnose
movement dysfunction based on diagnosis, illnesses, injury and
physicians order as to the medical necessity for physical therapy.
4 Develop an individualized treatment plan 5 Coach patients and
teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their
condition. 6 Use exercises, stretching, equipment and hands-on
therapy to manage patients pain, increase mobility and prevent
further pain and injury 7 Use hands-on therapy such as massage to
ease patients pain and provide stimulation to promote healing 8
Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress
while adapting treatment plans accordingly. 9 Advise patients and
their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from
the recovery process. 10 Record patient progress and modifying the
plan of care if needed 11 Educate patients and family members about
the recovery process Expected Behaviors: Consistent delivery of
quality customer service Demonstrates skill in diplomacy and
conflict resolution Mature interpersonal skills: communicates
effectively with diverse groups Recognition of and commitment to
maintaining confidentiality of agency information Proven ability to
juggle multiple competing tasks and demands Discipline to adhere to
established timelines Compassion and empathy for patients, who are
often in pain Attention to detail regarding a patients problems to
analyze what they need to ease their pain and to prevent further
injury Physical stamina to lift patients and spend long hours
standing and modeling exercises Interpersonal skills to build
positive relationships with patients and motivate them
Communication skills to interact clearly with doctors and family
members as well as patients Basic computer skills necessary and
ability to utilize basic computer software integral to agency
operations Physical Demands Job requires walking, standing,
reaching, bending climbing stairs, lifting, moving exercise
equipment.
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