Occupational Therapist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

2d

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, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The therapist provides direct patient care, teaching, 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.

This is an In House Registry position supporting PTO, leaves, and schedule gaps. The expected commitment is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays; weekday availability may also be accommodated. The position is 0.03 FTE and is not benefits-eligible. The role is a day job. Compensation is $54 per hour.

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.
• Comply with the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and applicable Illinois requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, and use effective service recovery 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 department resources efficiently, manage the work schedule, and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the improvement and growth of services.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; complete re-evaluations under department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances.
• Manage occupational therapy patients from initial contact through discharge, maintaining responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes, and collaborating consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; enter accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that reflects medical necessity and meets regulatory requirements.
• Document patients’ responses to treatment, performance, status, treatment-plan relevance, and discharge needs in daily notes.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and departmental education activities, including in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Build respectful communication and professional relationships with healthcare team members, and participate in internal and external marketing as expected by the department.
• 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 department productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Accommodate patient-care needs, department meetings, and schedule or assignment changes, including outside normal work hours, as needed.

Benefits

• The position is not benefits-eligible. The employer describes a range of benefits for employees generally, including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time