Occupational Therapist Rehab Full time

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

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 are seeking a dedicated and experienced occupational therapist to join our team, providing high-quality care at our Outpatient Oakbrook Rehab Clinic. This is a full-time, salaried position at 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday through Friday and will be required to work two evenings until 7pm. Candidates must hold an active Illinois OT license and have outpatient experience, with required expertise in neurological rehabilitation and additional experience in lymphedema and/or hand therapy.***

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.

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. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?