Occupational Therapy Fellow

Occupational Therapy Fellow Full Time Days

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapy Fellow Full Time Days role at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

The salary range for this position is $31.83 per hour. Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you ll work alongside clinical talent in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

• Only candidates with completion of OT school are eligible to apply.

The Occupational Therapy Fellow 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.

The fellowship is a 1-year paid post-professional opportunity with the intent of developing a leader and specialist in acute and critical care. This opportunity consists of patient care, mentored hours, and didactic hours where the fellow completes a curriculum and participates in experiential learning activities.

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Required Documents To Be Uploaded:

• Resume
• Written personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Letter details include: one from a clinical instructor from an acute care rotation or supervisor from previous acute care employment; one from a professor; if >2 years out of school, a second letter from an OT employer
• Letters of recommendation may be emailed to NMOTfellowship with the subject line: [your name] Fellowship Letter of Recommendation

Responsibilities

• Require completion of a minimum of 1,400 total program hours including 200 educational hours, 1,300 patient-care clinic hours inclusive of 360 hours of 1:1 mentoring throughout the program
• Participate/lead a quality improvement or research initiative
• Participate in AOTA forums or attend annual conference
• Selects and administers appropriate occupational therapy evaluations
• Develops and implements collaborative treatment plans
• Provides patient, family and caregiver education
• Participates with other team members in patient discharge planning through verbal and written communications
• Provides clear, concise patient care documentation as per departmental standards
• Supervises appropriate paraprofessionals and support personnel via monitoring the treatment plan administration and provides follow-up clinical direction and guidance
• Administers occupational therapy evaluations and develops collaborative treatment plans with patients
• Restores function and prevents further disability through ongoing…