Home Health Occupational Therapist In House Registry

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lemont, IL

11d

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The therapist also practices according to the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the requirements of the State of Illinois.

The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities. The position requires managing occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, documenting care in the electronic medical record, collaborating with healthcare team members and COTAs, and contributing to department education and improvement efforts.

The position is listed as 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE) and a day shift. Compensation is $54 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license in the state of Illinois.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• Provide patients and customers with accurate information and timely updates; use service recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
• Communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, acknowledge others’ contributions, and foster respectful communication.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work effectively, and complete assignments on time.
• Facilitate collaborative care with healthcare team members and maintain professional relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and others.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development of services.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; complete re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Adapt treatments to special circumstances using creative problem solving.
• Manage occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes; collaborate consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and enter accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that supports medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
• Complete daily notes that document the patient’s response and performance, current status, treatment plan, and discharge needs, in a manner that enables continuity of care and supports payer interpretation and reimbursement.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and department education, including in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities on time, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, bonus pay forms, discharge checklists, and follow-up calls.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, according to department expectations.
• Maintain department productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including flexing schedules or assignments outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are described as including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching, along with lifecycle benefits. A wide range of benefits is offered; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time