Occupational Therapist In House Registry Days Marianjoy

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Wheaton, IL

1d • $52 - $58

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The therapist practices according to professional ethics and standards and Illinois requirements. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This is an In House Registry position covering PTO, leave, and schedule gaps. The expectation is 192 hours per year, including four weekend days per quarter and two holidays; weekday availability may also be accommodated. The position is not eligible for benefits. The posted compensation range is $52 to $58 per hour.

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’s values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, maintaining a professional, approachable demeanor and providing accurate information and timely updates.
• Use service recovery skills to resolve problems, communicate respectfully, collaborate with healthcare team members, and use organizational resources efficiently.
• Manage schedules and assignments efficiently, complete work on time, and contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and service growth.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; complete re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage OT patient care from initial contact through discharge, ensuring functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes, and collaborate consistently with treating COTAs on plans of care.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; enter accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that reflects medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
• Document patients’ responses and performance, assess their status against treatment plans and discharge needs, and provide documentation that supports ongoing care and reimbursement.
• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, education, in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement as appropriate.
• Develop 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.
• Participate in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host according to department expectations.
• Maintain department productivity standards and complete required 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 a benefited position. The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching as benefits generally offered by Northwestern Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time