Occupational Therapist (PRN)

UHS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401k plan with company match

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to serve as a clinical liaison for inpatient rehabilitation admissions. You will assess patients and coordinate with rehab physicians to move suitable candidates into the unit at the right time.

The role emphasizes collaboration with case management to ensure a responsive admission process and high-quality patient care in a renowned academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as Occupational Therapist.
• 1 year of acute rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as inpatient rehabilitation expert between internal and external referral sources.
• Ensure appropriate admissions to the inpatient rehab unit in collaboration with rehab physicians and Medical Director.
• Coordinate with hospital case management to ensure smooth referrals and admissions.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Public relations

Medicare guidelines

Regulatory knowledge

Insurance & managed care

Independent work

Education

Occupational Therapist license

Acute rehab experience (1y)

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients — from local residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital.

The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position acts as an inpatient rehabilitation expert between internal and external referral sources and the inpatient rehabilitation program. The Clinical Liaison will ensure appropriate patient admissions to the inpatient rehab unit through clinical assessments and screenings in collaboration with the rehab physicians and Medical Director. The Clinical Liaison is the primary responsible party focused on moving appropriate candidates into the inpatient rehabilitation unit at the appropriate time. The Clinical Liaison works closely with hospital case management to ensure a responsive and smooth flowing referral and admission process for the inpatient rehab program.

Qualifications

• Education/Qualification
  • Current license to practice as Occupational Therapist
  • 1 year of acute rehab experience preferred
• Skills
  • Computer/keyboard skills required
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of MicroSoft Office
  • Demonstrated public relation abilities with cooperative and assertive attitude.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare guidelines for Rehabilitation
  • Knowledge of regulations of agencies involved in program operation and resources available for use in assessing regulations and parameters of third-party reimbursement
  • Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of insurance and managed care principles and practices
  • Ability to function independently

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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