Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
The George Washington University Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to float between hospitalized patients and patients in its Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). GW Hospital is a 385-bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Its 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility is CARF accredited, with additional CARF accreditation in Stroke Rehab and Limb-Loss Rehab. The hospital provides care in areas including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, critical care, trauma, women’s health, organ and tissue transplant, and advanced surgical techniques. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants work as members of the care team, partnering with healthcare professionals to support patients’ functional recovery and self-actualization. They contribute to patient care through unit- and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and interdisciplinary care. The position is 40 hours per week, consisting of five eight-hour weekday shifts, 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.
- Must have a DC license before the start of employment.
- Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Professionals from the AHA or Red Cross.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing patient treatment plans and conduct therapeutic activities according to the Occupational Therapist’s guidance.
- Monitor patient responses and modify treatment plans to address patient needs in consultation with an Occupational Therapist.
- Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to provide comprehensive care for adult patients in medical-surgical units or the ARU.
- Guide and educate patients and caregivers on tasks and activities necessary for rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
