Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

22h

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) provides outpatient pediatric occupational therapy in accordance with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in committees and departmental process improvement, and serving as a professional role model for therapists and clinical interns.

The therapist manages occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, including evaluation, treatment planning, re-evaluation, collaboration with treating COTAs and other healthcare professionals, documentation, patient education, and responsibility for functional progress, safety, and outcomes. The role also contributes to department education, student clinical and observation programs, professional relationships, marketing activities, and continuous improvement. The therapist must maintain department productivity standards, complete required education and training, and accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including schedule or assignment flexibility outside normal work hours when needed.

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, 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 facilitate collaborative care with healthcare team members.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and growth of services.
• Select and use 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.
• Maintain primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely, consistent collaboration with treating COTAs.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and daily notes in accordance with department policy and documentation requirements, including accurate entry into the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient education using materials and methods appropriate to patients’ understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, departmental processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and department or clinic education efforts.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, such as physicians, nurses, and case managers.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established time frames, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, discharge checklists, and follow-up calls.
• Participate in student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, as appropriate to department expectations.
• 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 outside normal work hours when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time