Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Team-Driven Care

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for direct patient care in Illinois. The role involves teaching, committee participation, and process improvement within the department, while modeling professional leadership for staff and students.

It requires adherence to the Code of Ethics and regulatory standards, with a shift pattern typical of full-time hospital therapy services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) as required by State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates NM values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Maintains a friendly, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses service recovery skills to resolve issues when they occur.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and respects diverse opinions.
• Facilitates collaborative care with the healthcare team.
• Manages schedule to complete tasks on time.
• Participates in continuous department improvement initiatives.
• Documents OT patient management from intake to discharge with team input.
• Completes daily progress notes focused on treatment response and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for direct patient care in Illinois. The role involves teaching, committee participation, and process improvement within the department, while modeling professional leadership for staff and students.

It requires adherence to the Code of Ethics and regulatory standards, with a shift pattern typical of full-time hospital therapy services.