Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist – Casual Days, 2 Weekend Shifts/Month in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Key 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.
Requirements
- requirements are: 2 weekend shifts per month, 4 weekday hours per month and holiday rotation.
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $108K - $120K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $108k to $121k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($108k–$121k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Teaching, Process Improvement, Leadership, Service Recovery, Communication, Collaboration, Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care, teaching, and participates in departmental process improvement while serving as a role model for therapists and clinical interns. Responsibilities include managing the course of OT patient management from contact to discharge, ensuring functio...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
9d ago
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