Occupational Therapist

ACHE; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our 395-bed academic medical center. You will evaluate adults with complex medical, surgical, trauma, neuro and critical care needs and develop evidence-based treatment plans to improve function and independence.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, SLP and case management, educate patients and families on home programs and discharge planning, document in the EMR, and participate in

Qualifications

• Current DC Occupational Therapist license
• NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic)

Responsibilities

• Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for adults in acute care and inpatient rehab
• ADL/IADL retraining and cognitive/perceptual rehabilitation
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, SLP, and case management on care plans
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety and discharge planning
• Document evaluations, goals, and progress in the EMR
• Participate in teaching students/residents and clinical education initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement and program development in rehabilitation
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in weekend/holiday coverage and unit float as needed

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Clinical documentation

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

George Washington University Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our 395-bed academic medical center in Washington, DC. In this fast-paced, urban environment you will evaluate and treat adults with complex medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, and critical care needs, using evidence-based interventions to improve function, safety, and independence. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, participate in teaching and research, and support continuous learning while serving a diverse patient population using advanced technology and resources.

• Evaluate patients’ functional status, cognition, and ADL/IADL performance using standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for diverse acute and rehab patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, SLP, and case management on interdisciplinary care plans.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, equipment use, and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, goals, and progress notes in the EMR in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Recommend and train patients in adaptive equipment, splinting, and environmental modifications.
• Participate in teaching of students and residents and support clinical education initiatives.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and program development within rehabilitation services.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state practice acts, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in weekend/holiday coverage and float to units based on patient care needs.

• Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment
• Acute care and inpatient rehab practice
• ADL and IADL retraining
• Cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation
• Neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Functional mobility and positioning
• Splinting and adaptive equipment training
• EMR documentation and outcome measurement
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Current DC Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation
• Experience with EMR systems (e.g., Epic)
• Preferred: experience in trauma, neuro, or critical care settings