Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Registry Days
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 also follows the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the requirements of the State of Illinois. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on 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. The position requires managing occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, collaborating with healthcare team members and COTAs, maintaining accurate medical records, and contributing to department education and improvement efforts. The posting identifies the shift as a day job.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
- BLS 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 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 foster respectful team communication.
- Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete tasks and assignments on time.
- Facilitate collaborative care with healthcare team members and maintain professional relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and others.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the improvement and growth of services.
- Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
- Adapt treatments creatively to patients’ special circumstances.
- Manage OT patient care from initial contact through discharge, taking responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes; collaborate consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
- Follow department requirements for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, entering accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and meeting regulatory documentation requirements.
- Document patients’ treatment responses, performance, status, treatment-plan relevance, and discharge needs in daily notes.
- Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
- Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and 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, such as coverage notes, schedule-change requests, bonus-pay forms, discharge checklists, and follow-up calls.
- Contribute to department and clinic education through activities such as in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
- 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 within required time frames.
- Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings as needed, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours when required.
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
