Occupational Therapist - Neurologic​/Critical Care Clinical Specialist - Med-Surg

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 Reporthas just released the  ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as aBest 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 designationU.S. News & World Reportbestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.

GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiologys 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.

Childrens National Hospital, GW Hospitals NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology byU.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recentU.S. News & World Reportrecognitions, 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

The George Washington University Hospitals Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our acute care rehab team full-time as the Neurologic / Critical Care Clinical Specialist. GW Hospital is a 385 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center located in the heart of Washington, DC. GW offers clinical expertise and world-class care in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, critical care, trauma, womens health, organ and tissue transplant, and advanced surgical techniques.

Our medical-surgical rehabilitation professionals work in every area of the hospital providing consultation, evaluation, treatment, and education services to patients, families, and other caregivers in order to improve patient function, outcomes, and discharge.

Position Summary

• The Neurologic/Critical Care Clinical Specialist will be responsible for programmatic development and quality improvement initiatives related to the rehabilitation of the critically ill and patients suffering acute neurologic dysfunction.
• The Neurologic/Critical Care Clinical Specialist will ensure best-practice approaches to the rehabilitation of these patients in the acute care setting and will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapy.
• The Neurologic/Critical Care Clinical Specialist is a member of the rehab department leadership team and may be responsible for the supervision and oversight of junior clinicians, ensuring their mentorship, development, and compliance with departmental guidelines
• The Neurologic/Critical Care Clinical Specialist will carry a primarily neurologic or critical care patient caseload and will share these coverage duties with a PT counterpart.
• The Neurologic/Critical Care Clinical Specialist will collaborate with leadership on patient care dashboards and other areas of data analysis and performance improvement for outcome maximization.

Benefit Highlights

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:

Qualifications

Education/Qualification

Masters degree in Occupational Therapy required

5 years clinical experience with experience in critical care and stroke.

Skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

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