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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Float-Full Time

Quick overview

The role involves implementing patient treatment plans and conducting therapeutic activities under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. It requires close coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for adult patients in medical-surgical units and the Acute Rehab Unit.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an associate's degree from an accredited OTA program and certification from the NBCOT. A DC license, BLS certification, and experience in a hospital or acute inpatient rehab facility are required.

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Job description

Responsibilities

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. Relocation bonus available (if applicable) Benefit Highlights 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 More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Job 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
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match
Relocation Bonus

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