Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve as a float therapist across medical-surgical units and our Acute Rehab Unit. You will support patient recovery under the guidance of an OT and collaborate with nurses and physicians to deliver comprehensive care.

Candidates must have an OTA degree, NBCOT, and DC licensure, plus hospital experience and BLS. This is a full-time position with weekend shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required.
• DC license before start of employment.
• Experience in a hospital setting or Acute Inpatient Rehab is required.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing patient treatment plans under OT guidance.
• Monitor patient response and adjust plans in consultation with an OT.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and rehab staff for adult inpatients and ARU.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation tasks and activities.
• Work 40 hours weekly (five 8-hour shifts) with one weekend shift per month.

Skills

NBCOT certification

DC License

Hospital experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

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 Life Support for Healthcare Professionals by AHA or Red Cross

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 30 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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