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Occupational Therapist - Med Surg - Per DiemThe George Washington University Hospital • WASHINGTON, Washington, DC
Occupational Therapist - Med Surg - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist - Med Surg - Per Diem

The George Washington University Hospital • WASHINGTON, Washington, DC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team on a per diem basis to support the therapy needs of our hospitalized patients. GW Hospital is a 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.

Position Summary

  • Perform detailed assessments of adult patients’ activities of daily living, neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the acute hospital 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 guidance and education to patients and caregivers
  • This position is per diem and has a two weekend shift/month requirement. Additional weekdays may be available

Relocation bonus available (if applicable)

Benefit Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting required
  • 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 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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