Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

1h • $39 - $56

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and accreditation standards. The therapist also follows the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Illinois requirements.

The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a role model for therapists and clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership activities. The therapist manages occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, coordinates plans of care with treating COTAs, documents care in the electronic medical record, and contributes to education, service development, and continuous improvement.

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, and maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor.
• 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 and open communication.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage the work schedule, and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Facilitate collaborative care with other healthcare team members and develop professional relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other colleagues.
• 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 needed.
• Adapt treatment creatively to special circumstances and assume responsibility for patient management, functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes from initial contact through discharge.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating COTAs.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, and discharge summaries according to department policy and regulatory documentation requirements, including accurate entry into the electronic medical record.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s level of understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and departmental educational efforts such as in-services, Journal Club, new-hire orientation, and process improvement.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established time frames, such as coverage notes, PTO or schedule-change requests, bonus-pay forms, discharge checklists, and follow-up calls.
• Participate in student clinical or 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 when needed, including outside normal work hours.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level