Occupational Therapist-Inpatient $2,500 Sign-on Registry

About the role

This position comes with a 2,500 Sign-on Bonus. This position is casual status, and cross trained for McHenry and Woodstock Inpatient Rehab locations, filling in on weekdays when needed, schedule will be known in advance. Weekend commitment choice of 2 weekend shifts per month or 4 weekend shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.
• 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.
• Participates in committees, department processes, and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating COTA(s).
• Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Contributes to educational efforts of 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 as per department expectations.
• 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 department specific meetings as needed.
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings, and department specific meetings outside normal work hours.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred

Skills

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.