Lymphedema Certified Occupational Therapist Outpatient Full Time Day Shift

UHS • Washington, DC

119d

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 'At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,' says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. 'These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.' Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an A.O.T.A. accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Master's degree from an A.O.T.A. accredited school of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current and valid DC OT licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified in lymphedema (CLT).
• CPR Certified.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the needs of patients, families and community by providing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.
• Treats patients with general lymphedema conditions as well as lymphedema due to cancer.
• Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation.
• Asks for clarification of orders from physicians and requests consult from other OTs as needed.
• Considers all aspects of the patients' needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA.
• Supervises Level 1 students independently and Level 2 students after one clinical experience, with assistance from the Student Coordinator as needed.
• Meets all District of Columbia requirements for continuing education.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Follows all departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Benefits

• 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.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees