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, regulations, and accreditation standards. The therapist provides direct patient care and education, participates in appropriate committees and departmental process improvement, and serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The position manages occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment, reassessment, care-plan adjustment, documentation, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals and treating COTAs. The therapist also contributes to department education, student programs, service improvement, and other non-patient-care responsibilities, and accommodates patient-care and department needs as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association 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, professional, approachable demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, and use service-recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
• Communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, acknowledge others’ contributions, and facilitate collaborative care with healthcare team members.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-reduction, work-streamlining, and service-growth efforts.
• Select and use appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage occupational therapy patient care from initial contact through discharge, taking responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating COTAs.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with department policy and regulatory documentation requirements, accurately recording information in the electronic medical record.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, marketing activities, and departmental education efforts, including in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timeframes, such as 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, as expected by the department.
• Maintain productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time