The George Washington University Hospital

What do our current Med-Surg OTs value about GW Hospital & UHS?. Med-Surg Occupational Therapists at GW Hospital are essential partners with providers, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and ancillary and support staff in an academic medical center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center that is Defining Medicine.. About GW Hospital: 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.. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.. GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).

occupational therapist

Responsibilities 

Our Med-Surg Rehab Team fulfills the needs of patients, families, and the community by providing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with one’s licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Our Medical-Surgical therapists work in all areas of the hospital: including our busy, highly tuned emergency department, medical and surgical units, inpatient voluntary behavioral health unit, and our cardiothoracic, neuroscience, and trauma intensive care units. Our occupational therapists serve as the experts in self-care, everyday life activities, functional mobility, and rehabilitation, and are key stakeholders in patients’ recovery and interdisciplinary discharge planning. 

 

 $3,000 relocation bonus available (if aplicable)

 

What do our current Med-Surg OTs value about GW Hospital & UHS?

Med-Surg Occupational Therapists at GW Hospital are essential partners with providers, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and ancillary and support staff in an academic medical center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center that is Defining Medicine. Our professional rehab staff work at the top of their license alongside other healthcare professionals to enhance patients’ functional recovery and self-actualization, provide consultative services, make recommendations, and elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives, evidence-based research and practice, and true interdisciplinary care. Rehab leaders and staff are laser-focused on exceptional patient outcomes and are defining healthcare for the 21st century. 

 

 

Benefits for our Med-Surg OTs are:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Tuition Assistance (if qualified)
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
Teaching hospital work environment

$100 Transportation stipend (if eligible)
Robust employee recognition program

Robust orientation and training
Dedicated mentorship for all staff therapists by a Senior Therapist
World-class teamwork and interdisciplinary care
Advances in academic medicine

Up to $5 per hour shift differential

No Mandatory Overtime
Significant opportunities to grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries

The Option to Waive your Paid Time Off Days and take an additional 12% Increase on your Base Rate (if eligible)

Employee discounts and much more!

 

 

Unit specialties options: 

 

Traumatic Injuries
Orthopedic Surgeries
Stroke and General Neurology
Orthosis Fabrication
Cognitive Assessments and Treatment
Internal Medicine
Oncology
Surgical Services
Critical Care
Emergency Services
Behavioral Health Services

 

 
 Qualifications 

Med-Surg OT Job Requirements: 

Master’s/ Doctorate degree in Occupational therapy 
Experience in a hospital setting 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 GW Hospital: 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 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. https://www.gwhospital.com/

 

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). 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.

 

United Health Services, Inc: 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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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

EEO Statement: 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.

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