Outpatient Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy-Part-time

Job Description

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.

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, respecting diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledging 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 efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Facilitates collaborative care with other healthcare team members.
• Maintains primary responsibility over patient plans of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating COTA(s).
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for input, open and honest conversation, approachability and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions.
• Works to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams (e.g., physician, nurse, case manager).
• Participates in internal and external marketing per department expectations.
• Accepts constructive feedback and is able to make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established time frames consistently (e.g., coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms, discharge checklists, follow up phone calls).
• 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