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 occupational therapy 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 therapist serves as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for other therapists and clinical interns. The position is a registry role with a day shift. The listed hourly compensation is $54.
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; maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
- 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.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members and develop and maintain professional relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and others.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and the development and growth of services.
- Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform evaluations and re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
- Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances and manage OT care from initial contact through discharge, with responsibility for functional progress, safety, outcomes, and coordination with treating COTAs.
- Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; enter accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that meets medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
- Document patients’ responses and performance, assessment, treatment-plan status, and discharge needs in daily notes.
- Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
- Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and departmental educational activities such as in-services, Journal Club, and new-hire orientation.
- Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timeframes.
- Participate in student clinical and 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 for needs outside normal work hours.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
