Occupational Therapist-Orthopedic Hand Therapy Full-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

4 days ago

Illinois$37.92 - $53.09/hrFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist – Orthopedic Hand Therapy 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

-, allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).

Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $37.92 - $53.09/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyOrthopedic hand therapyPatient careClinical documentationTreatment planningRehabilitationPatient educationCollaborationProblem solvingElectronic medical recordClinical instructionMentorshipRegulatory complianceTime managementCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist-Orthopedic Hand Therapy Full-time position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $79k to $110k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

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 weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($79k–$110k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Orthopedic hand therapy, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Patient education, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care, develops treatment plans, and manages patient progress from initial contact to discharge. They also participate in departmental process improvement, clinical education, and collaborative care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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