SR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

UHS•Washington, DC

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to fill the Senior OT role. The ARU is a 16-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility located within GW Hospital. The unit serves patients who are identified as requiring intensive therapy services for 3 hours per day for at least 5 days per week, nursing care, complex discharge planning, and medical care provided by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians. The ARU is CARF-accredited with specialty designations in care for patients with Stroke and Amputation. Position Summary Perform detailed assessments of adult patients’ neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the inpatient rehabilitation 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 education and training to patients and caregivers Mentor staff therapists by curating orientation and ongoing educational opportunities and providing in-services or training semi-annually Facilitate staff development through goal setting, monitoring goal progression, and contribution to the performance review process Includes shared administrative tasks such as patient scheduling and documentation auditing This position is 40 hours (five 8-hour weekday shifts) per week, with one required weekend shift per month Relocation bonus available (if applicable)

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or hospital setting preferred
3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
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

Perform detailed assessments of adult patients’ neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs in the inpatient rehabilitation 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 education and training to patients and caregivers
Mentor staff therapists by curating orientation and ongoing educational opportunities and providing in-services or training semi-annually
Facilitate staff development through goal setting, monitoring goal progression, and contribution to the performance review process
Includes shared administrative tasks such as patient scheduling and documentation auditing