Inpatient OT — Day Shift, Impactful Patient Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 7,591,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an inpatient Occupational Therapist for day shifts at Marianjoy. This licensed OT will provide direct patient care, education, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes in a high-quality environment.

The role requires Illinois OT licensure, a Bachelor’s degree in OT, and BLS certification at hire. The position emphasizes leadership, teaching, and adherence to department guidelines to support discharge plans and ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Illinois license for Occupational Therapist is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, teaching, and participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement.
• Serve as a role model for therapists and interns in clinical, educational and leadership activities.
• Demonstrate NM values and maintain professional demeanor and appearance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams; update on patient status or changes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist License in the state of Illinois

BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an inpatient Occupational Therapist for day shifts at Marianjoy. This licensed OT will provide direct patient care, education, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes in a high-quality environment.

The role requires Illinois OT licensure, a Bachelor’s degree in OT, and BLS certification at hire. The position emphasizes leadership, teaching, and adherence to department guidelines to support discharge plans and ongoing care.