Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual

Overview

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Ready to join our quest for better?

This is a casual/in-house registry position located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The minimum requirements are: 2 weekend shifts per month, 4 weekday hours per month and holiday rotation.

• Demonstrates the NM values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Facilitates collaborative care with other healthcare team members.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of OT patient management from initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcome with team collaboration for plans of care.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; notes reflect medical necessity and are entered into the electronic medical record.
• Completes daily notes reflecting patient response to treatment, actual performance, and status relevant to the treatment plan and discharge needs, meeting regulatory documentation requirements.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding and motivation.
• Participates in committees, department processes, and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and performance plan.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication and collaboration within the team.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with healthcare team members and participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Accepts constructive feedback and makes timely changes as evidenced by coaching forms and team feedback.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established time frames (e.g., coverage notes, schedule changes, discharge checklists, follow-up calls).
• Contributes to educational efforts of the department (e.g., in-services, Journal Club, new hire orientation, process improvement).
• Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host as per department expectations.
• Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
• Completes all NM required education, competencies and training within required time frames.
• Demonstrates willingness to accommodate patient care needs and department meetings as needed; flexes schedule or assignment to meet needs outside normal hours when required.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapist License in the state of Illinois
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral…