Occupational Therapist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

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About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) provides direct patient care and contributes to teaching, appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist complies with the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, Illinois requirements, and organizational policies and regulatory standards. The role serves as a professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This In House Registry position covers paid time off, leaves, and schedule gaps. The stated expectation is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays; weekday availability may also be accommodated. This is not a benefited position.

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 provide professional, approachable service to patients and customers.
• Communicate accurately and promptly, use service recovery skills to address problems, respect diverse opinions, acknowledge others’ contributions, and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Use organizational resources efficiently, manage work and assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and service growth.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Adapt treatment creatively to patients’ special circumstances and manage OT care from initial contact through discharge, supporting functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Maintain responsibility for plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating COTAs.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, and discharge summaries according to department policy and regulatory documentation requirements, entering accurate notes in the electronic medical record.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, marketing, and educational activities in accordance with clinical expertise and department expectations.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers; foster respectful communication and acknowledge individual and team contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timeframes.
• Contribute to department education, including in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement; participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or host.
• Maintain department productivity standards and complete required organizational education, competencies, and training on time.
• Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings as needed, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, but this position is specifically described as not benefited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time