Occupational Therapist IHR Mobile - Lakeview Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

12d • $38 - $48

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist for its Innovative Home Rehab (IHR) Mobile Therapy Team. The team delivers high-quality outpatient occupational therapy directly in patients’ homes as part of an evolving care model emphasizing flexibility, patient-centered care, and clinical innovation. The role may involve working across outpatient, acute, and home-based settings and managing higher-acuity patients. Scheduling may include daytime or evening hours based on clinician and patient preferences.

The Occupational Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities, and is responsible for patient management from initial contact through discharge, including functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Adaptability and comfort working across outpatient, acute, and home-based care settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning and comfort managing higher-acuity patients.
• Interest in personalized care in non-traditional environments and confidence collaborating in interdisciplinary models.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine values, maintain a professional and approachable demeanor, provide accurate information and timely updates, and use service recovery skills to resolve problems.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members; facilitate collaborative care and maintain professional relationships.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage schedules and assignments, and complete work and non-patient-care responsibilities within established timeframes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development and growth of services.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Adapt treatment creatively to patients’ circumstances and maintain responsibility for patient management from initial contact through discharge, collaborating consistently with treating COTAs.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in accordance with departmental policy, medical necessity, electronic medical record, and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, educational efforts, and process improvement activities.
• Promote respectful communication, accept constructive feedback, and make timely changes based on coaching and feedback.
• 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 on time.
• Accommodate patient care needs and department meetings, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time