About the position
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 'At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,' says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. 'These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.' Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and ancillary and support staff.
- Enhance patients' functional recovery and self-actualization.
- Provide consultative services and make recommendations.
- Elevate patient care through unit and system-based quality initiatives.
- Engage in evidence-based research and practice.
- Participate in true interdisciplinary care.
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.
Nice-to-haves
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Benefits
- 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!
