Occupational Therapist IHR-Casual Weekend Shifts

About the Role

A licensed occupational therapist who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by their professional organization and by the State of Illinois. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. Serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education, and leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• 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 provided.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols.
• Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving and adaptability when tailoring treatment to special circumstances.
• Assumes complete responsibility for the course of OT patient management from initial contact to discharge, ensuring functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes.
• Maintains primary responsibility for patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating COTA(s).
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, ensuring all notes reflect medical necessity and are accurately entered into the electronic medical record.
• Completes daily notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment of status relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs.
• 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 individual performance plan.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for input, engaging in open and honest conversation, and acknowledging individual and team contributions.
• Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (e.g., physicians, nurses, case managers).
• Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Accepts constructive feedback and makes timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms, chart audits, and team feedback.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established time frames (e.g., coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms, discharge checklists, follow-up phone calls).
• Contributes to educational efforts of the department/clinic (e.g., in-services, Journal Club, new hire orientation, process improvement).
• Actively participates in student clinical or observation programs by serving as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host.
• Maintains productivity standards per department expectations.
• Completes all NM-required education, competencies, and training within required timeframes.
• Demonstrates willingness to accommodate patient care needs and attend department-specific meetings as needed, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours.