Occupational Therapist-Acute Inpatient Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • McHenry, IL

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About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) 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 therapist provides direct patient care, teaches, participates in committees and departmental process improvement, and serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

The position is responsible for managing occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment planning, re-evaluation, treatment adjustment, documentation, and coordination with healthcare team members and treating COTAs. The therapist provides patient education, maintains required productivity and documentation standards, and contributes to department education, student programs, marketing, committees, and special projects. The role requires flexibility to accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including meetings outside normal work hours.

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 values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and maintain a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, use service recovery skills, and communicate respectfully and effectively with others.
• Use organizational and department resources efficiently, manage work schedules, complete assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-effective processes.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage occupational therapy patient care from initial contact through discharge, taking responsibility for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate consistently with treating COTAs and other healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Follow department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, and enter accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Provide educational materials and instruction appropriate to each patient's understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and departmental educational efforts such as in-services, Journal Club, and new-hire orientation.
• Support student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as appropriate to department expectations.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established time frames.
• Maintain department 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 and attending meetings outside normal work hours.

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