Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Float-Full Time

UHS•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Summary Assists in the development and implementation of patient treatment plans and conducts therapeutic activities according to the Occupational Therapist’s guidance Monitors patient response and modifies treatment plans to address patient needs in consultation with an Occupational Therapist 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.

Requirements

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
Must have DC License before start of employment
Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of patient treatment plans and conducts therapeutic activities according to the Occupational Therapist’s guidance
Monitors patient response and modifies treatment plans to address patient needs in consultation with an Occupational Therapist
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.