Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days

Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

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 degree in Occupational Therapy

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.