Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

3 days ago

Illinois$108,160 - $120,640/yearCasualPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Casual, Weekend Options 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: $108,160 - $120,640/year

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Casual position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyDirect Patient CareTreatment ModalitiesElectronic Medical RecordPatient EducationTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipProcess ImprovementRehabilitation TherapyClinical Intern MentoringService RecoveryDocumentationCase Management CollaborationProductivity Standards

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Casual Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical 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
Transparent compensation ($108k–$121k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Modalities, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Education, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge coordination, while also participating in departmental process improvement and serving as a role model for staff and interns. Responsibilities include adhering to ethical standards, main...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 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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