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Occupational Therapist- Per Diem
About the Role
Per Diem OT at GW Hospital. Level 1 Trauma Center. Work at the top of your license. Competitive pay and benefits.
Join UHS as a Occupational Therapist- Per Diem in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- What do our current OTs value about GW Hospital & UHS?
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Washington, District of Columbia.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid DC License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or Red Cross is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In District of Columbia, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$140k across 12 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index is 158.0 (US average = 100) — District of Columbia ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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