Senior Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to fill the Senior OT role. The ARU is a 16-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility located within GW Hospital. The unit serves patients who are identified as requiring intensive therapy services for 3 hours per day for at least 5 days per week, nursing care, complex discharge planning, and medical care provided by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians. The ARU is CARF-accredited with specialty designations in care for patients with Stroke and Amputation.

Position Summary

• Perform detailed assessments of adult patients’ neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Create and implement individualized therapy plans that support patients’ functional recovery and transition of care planning
• Work in close coordination with nurses, physicians, rehab staff, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients
• Offer education and training to patients and caregivers
• Mentor staff therapists by curating orientation and ongoing educational opportunities and providing in-services or training semi-annually
• Facilitate staff development through goal setting, monitoring goal progression, and contribution to the performance review process
• Includes shared administrative tasks such as patient scheduling and documentation auditing
• This position is 40 hours (five 8-hour weekday shifts) per week, with one required weekend shift per month

Relocation bonus available (if applicable)

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or hospital setting preferred
• 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Must have DC License before start of employment
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross

Skills: 

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 30 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The George Washington University Hospital is a 385 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center located in the heart of Washington, DC.  GW offers clinical expertise and world-class care in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, critical care, trauma, women’s health, organ and tissue transplant, and advanced surgical techniques. Our rehab therapists work at the top of their license alongside other healthcare professionals to enhance patients’ functional recovery and self-actualization, provide consultative services, make recommendations, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care. 

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