Lymphedema Certified Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Outpatient Shif

Responsibilities

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 received "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation that 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 recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high‑quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and 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.

• Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by providing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.
• Seeks an Occupational Therapist with a passion for treating the lymphedema and oncology population. In this role, the Occupational Therapist will treat patients with general lymphedema conditions as well as lymphedema due to cancer.
• Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation. Asks for clarification of orders from physicians and requests consultation from other OTs as needed. Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem‑solving skills and clinical reasoning.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA.
• Supervises Level 1 students independently and supervises Level 2 students after one clinical experience, with assistance from the Student Coordinator as needed.
• Meets all District of Columbia requirements for continuing education, maintains current CPR certification, and follows all departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Must be able to perform professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

• 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…