Part-Time Inpatient Occupational Therapist (OT)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Inpatient Registry Days on a part-time basis with rotating shifts. This role involves direct patient care, teaching, and active participation in department processes within an inpatient setting.

Required education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and an Illinois OT license, with BLS certification upon hire. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation accuracy, and commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Illinois OT license is required.
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire is required.
• Experience in inpatient OT settings is preferred.
• Strong documentation and compliance with policies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and treatment planning for inpatient OT.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to optimize care.
• Document progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries in EMR.
• Participate in department committees and process improvement initiatives.
• Model professional behavior and mentor students and interns.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Teaching/education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Inpatient Registry Days on a part-time basis with rotating shifts. This role involves direct patient care, teaching, and active participation in department processes within an inpatient setting.

Required education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and an Illinois OT license, with BLS certification upon hire. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation accuracy, and commitment to quality patient care.