The George Washington University Hospital
Neurologic Clinical Specialist Acute Rehab Full Time Day Shift
The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The George Washington University Hospitals Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking a Neurologic / Critical Care Clinical Specialist to join our acute care rehab team full-time. 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. Responsibilities 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 or OT counterpart, on a rotating basis. 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.
Benefits
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: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Bachelors in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology required Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology required 5 years experience in practice area of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology and/or specialty certification
Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
About Universal Health Services
One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The George Washington University Hospitals Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Department is seeking a Neurologic / Critical Care Clinical Specialist to join our acute care rehab team full-time. 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. Responsibilities 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 or OT counterpart, on a rotating basis. 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.
Benefits
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: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Bachelors in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology required Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology required 5 years experience in practice area of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology and/or specialty certification
Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
About Universal Health Services
One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr