OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Full-Time/Day)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Full-Time/Days) to deliver OT services under the direction of the Department Manager/Director in Washington, DC. The role requires licensure and lifelong learning to meet patient needs and regulatory requirements.

The department emphasizes patient- and family-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an AOTA-accredited OT program, an OT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an AOTA-accredited OT program.
• Master's degree in OT (preferred).
• OT license/registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and perform initial and ongoing OT assessments.
• Develop and modify long- and short-term OT treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on evaluation findings and home programs.
• Maintain documentation including evaluation reports and discharge notes.
• Collaborate with department team and other clinical disciplines.

Skills

OT License

Education

Bachelor's degree from AOTA-accredited OT program

Master's degree in OT (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors in April 2025 as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Full-Time/Days)

Our ideal candidate will work under the direction of the Department Manager/Director to fulfil the needs of patients, families and community by providing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with their licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs: selects, administers, and interprets appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development over the life span necessary to provide age appropriate care.
• Demonstrate the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients’ needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
• Make initial assessment and determine appropriate rehab needs of assigned patients, as evidence by appropriate documentation.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, as evidence by appropriate documentation.
• Develop, implement and modify appropriate long and short-term treatment plans/intervention programs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, including evaluation reports, treatment plans/notes, and discharge reports.
• Participate in programmatic development and implementation.
• Demonstrate ability to manage general full-time caseload.
• Educate patient and family members regarding evaluation findings and management recommendations; develops and instructs patients and family members in home programs as appropriate.
• Provide in-services within the department, institution, professional and community.
• Participate in department activities including, student affiliations, education of physicians and other clinical disciplines, mentoring volunteers, etc.
• Perform all other job duties/assignments as assigned.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an A.O.T.A. accredited school of Occupational Therapy; Master's degree from an A.O.T.A. accredited school of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• OT License accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.