Hospital OT Assistant (Float) – Acute Rehab & Med-Surg

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with employer 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 for our Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department. This role supports hospitalized patients and ARU patients across a 385-bed facility, a Level 1 Trauma Center and CARF-accredited rehab programs.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional recovery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• DC license required before start of employment.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Hospital setting experience preferred, Acute Inpatient Rehab experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of patient treatment plans under OT guidance.
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatment plans in consultation with OT.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and rehab staff to provide comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation tasks and activities.
• Work 40 hours per week (five 8-hour shifts) with one weekend shift per month.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

DC license

NBCOT certification

Job description

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to serve as a float therapist for our Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department. This role supports hospitalized patients and ARU patients across a 385-bed facility, a Level 1 Trauma Center and CARF-accredited rehab programs.

You will develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional recovery.