Occupational Therapist Pediatrics In House Registry Days Marianjoy Primarily Saturdays

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

2d • $52 - $58

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care, teaching, and participation in appropriate committees and departmental process improvement. The therapist complies with professional and Illinois state standards of practice, organizational policies, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards. The position serves as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This is a 0.03 FTE In House Registry position covering PTO, leaves, and schedule gaps. The expected commitment is 192 hours per year, including six Saturdays per quarter and two holidays. The position is not benefited.

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 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 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 schedules and assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-conscious process improvements.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; complete re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Adapt treatments creatively to patients' special circumstances.
• Manage occupational therapy patients from initial contact through discharge, taking responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes, and collaborate consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily notes, and other electronic medical record documentation accurately and according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and educational activities such as in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Build and maintain 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 time frames, 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, as expected by the department.
• Maintain departmental 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

• The position is not benefited.
• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time