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UHS
Washington, District of Columbia

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational TherapistFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Occupational therapist at Level I Trauma Center. Academic medical center. Loan refinancing. Washington, DC.

Join UHS as a Occupational Therapist – Level I Trauma Center in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational therapists partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patients' functional recovery and self-actualization. They provide consultative services and contribute to unit and system-based quality initiatives and evidence-based research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid DC license. Experience in a hospital setting and current Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careClinical servicesInterdisciplinary careEvidence-based researchCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityAdaptabilityBasic Life SupportRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
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