Occupational Therapist-Neurotrauma Clinic IHR

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Crystal Lake, IL

2d • $54 - $54

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, guidelines, and regulatory 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 position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in 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 role manages occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, supports functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals and treating COTAs.

The therapist performs evaluations and re-evaluations, selects appropriate treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols, adapts treatment to special circumstances, and maintains complete and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. The role also provides patient education, contributes to departmental educational and improvement efforts, supports students and new hires, and maintains department productivity standards. The job is a day-shift position. The stated compensation is $54 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (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 maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, use service recovery skills to address problems, and communicate respectfully and effectively with others.
• Use organizational and department resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Facilitate collaborative care with other healthcare team members and maintain professional relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and others.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined work processes, and the growth of services.
• 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 special circumstances.
• Manage occupational therapy patient care from initial contact through discharge, maintaining responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes, and collaborate consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; accurately enter timely documentation in the electronic medical record that meets medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
• Document patients’ responses to treatment, actual performance, status, and discharge needs.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, and internal and external marketing as expected.
• Promote respectful communication by listening, inviting input, engaging in open conversation, and acknowledging individual and team contributions.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established time frames, such as coverage notes, schedule-change requests, discharge checklists, and follow-up calls.
• Contribute to departmental 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.
• Maintain department productivity standards and complete required education, competencies, and training within required timeframes.
• Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including flexing schedules or assignments outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• A 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: Full-time