The posting
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10485 Physical Therapy
Pay Range
$82,222.40 - $137,051.20
Work hours - 8am-430pm Monday-Friday
Who We are:
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children impacted by cancer. Children’s National Hospital is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist II or Occupational Therapist II to join our Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Clinic. This unique role provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to pediatric oncology patients, supporting function, independence, mobility, and quality of life throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
Consistently ranked among the ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and tied for #1 in the Mid‑Atlantic region, Children’s National offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment with opportunities for program development, clinical advancement, education, and research.
About the Role:
The Physical Therapist II or Occupational Therapist II will provide advanced-level therapy services to pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment-related needs. The therapist will collaborate closely with Hematology/Oncology, Rehabilitation, and other specialty care teams to coordinate individualized therapy services and ensure continuity of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities will include participation in multidisciplinary clinics; screening and coordination of rehabilitation services for children with a primary cancer diagnosis and related medical needs; development of patient and family education; coordination with inpatient Hematology/Oncology therapists during hospitalizations; provision of outpatient treatment as appropriate; and participation in future program development, education, and research opportunities.
Why Join Children’s National?
- Opportunity to specialize in pediatric oncology rehabilitation
- Provide care across both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Work within the Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Clinic
- Collaborate closely with Hematology/Oncology, Rehabilitation, and specialty care teams
- Support children and families throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship
- Opportunities for professional growth, program development, education, and future research initiatives
- Mission-driven environment focused on children, families, and advancing pediatric care
Minimum Education
- Physical Therapist: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Minimum Work Experience
- Physical Therapist: 4–5 years of pediatric physical therapy experience and successful submission of Professional Ladder application. Clinical experience with at least a partial focus in pediatric oncology.
- Occupational Therapist: Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience required 4-5 years of experience preferred. Background in pediatrics and acute care required. Clinical experience with at least a partial focus in pediatric oncology.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Physical Therapist: Current Physical Therapist license in Washington, DC, or the applicable treating jurisdiction.
- Occupational Therapist: Current Washington, DC Occupational Therapist license or eligibility with pending applicant status.
Clinical Skills and Expertise
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients using appropriate clinical frameworks and in accordance with applicable practice acts.
- Select reliable and valid assessment tools based on diagnosis, functional limitations, and patient history.
- Synthesize evaluation findings to develop individualized plans of care, treatment plans, and functional goals.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge across multiple areas of clinical practice and advanced competency within specialty areas.
- Participate in evidence-based practice, case presentations, professional presentations, publications, or departmental education activities as appropriate to the discipline and role.
Documentation
- Complete inpatient and outpatient documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Review and co-sign documentation completed by students and aides as required.
Leadership
- Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Serve as a primary or backup clinical instructor for students as appropriate.
- Assist the team with prioritizing treatment schedules and managing patient caseloads.
- Promote the role of Physical and Occupational Therapy within multidisciplinary clinics, programs, and research initiatives.
Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
- Complete required administrative responsibilities, including billing, scheduling/timekeeping, and operational assignments.
- Participate in data collection for research projects and performance improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to update policies and procedures based on current standards of care and best practices.
- Participate in case conferences, patient rounds, in-services, seminars, staff meetings, and other professional development activities.
- Support multidisciplinary collaboration and continued professional growth in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory standards.
Benefits That Support You:
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
- Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
- Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
- Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
