Occupational Therapist- $2,500 Sign-on Registry Status

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Woodstock, IL

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About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) provides occupational therapy services in accordance with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, policies, professional ethics, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This in-house registry position provides coverage as needed when other staff are on PTO or FMLA. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The occupational therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates. Two rates are offered depending on the monthly weekend commitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapist license in the state of Illinois.
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, approachable, and professional 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 build collaborative relationships with healthcare team members.
Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage schedules and assignments on time, and accommodate patient care and meeting needs as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the growth of services.
Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
Manage occupational therapy patients from initial contact through discharge, overseeing functional progress, safety, treatment outcomes, and plans of care in collaboration with treating COTAs.
Follow department requirements for evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and electronic medical record documentation, including regulatory and medical-necessity requirements.
Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, marketing activities, and educational efforts such as in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
Support student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as expected by the department.
Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timeframes.
Maintain departmental productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
Flex schedule or assignment to meet patient-care needs and attend staff or department meetings outside normal work hours as needed.