COTA - Occupational Therapy

The George Washington University Hospital ’s Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve as a float therapist to support the therapy needs of our hospitalized patients and patients in our Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). GW Hospital is a 385 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a 16 bed CARF accredited Inpatient Rehab Facility with additional CARF accreditation in Stroke Rehab and Limb-Loss rehab. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, GW Hospital 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. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants are essential members of the dedicated care team, partnering with other healthcare professionals to enhance patients’ functional recovery and self-actualization, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care.

Assists in the development and implementation of patient treatment plans and conducts therapeutic activities according to the Occupational Therapist’s guidance

Work in close coordination with nurses, physicians, and other rehab professionals to provide comprehensive care for adult patients in the medical surgical units or in our ARU

Offer guidance and education to patients and caregivers on tasks and activities necessary for rehabilitation.

This position is 40 hours (five 8-hour weekday shifts) per week, with one required weekend shift per month.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Experience in a hospital setting and/or Acute Inpatient Rehab Facility required

Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross

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