Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Part-time Casual Days
Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Part-time Casual Days
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Job Description
This position works two 7hour shifts on Thursdays and Fridays with a weekend commitment of one weekend per quarter.
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The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
- 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 we provide.
- Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities equipment and protocols. Performs reevaluations according to department guidelines adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
- Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances.
- Assumes complete responsibility over the course of OT patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation. 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. All notes reflect medical necessity and are accurately entered per policy into the electronic medical record.
- Completes daily notes that reflect patients response to treatment actual performance and an assessment as to status relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs as evidenced by chart review meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment allows for interpretation by payers supports reimbursement).
- Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patients level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by chart review observation and team feedback.
- 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 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 (ex: 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 nonpatient 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. inservices 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 :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapist License in the state of Illinois
- BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
Preferred:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
