Occupational Therapist - NICU Float

About the role

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals
• Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate
• Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment
• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required
• OT certification required
• 2 years’ clinical experience preferred
• Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a good communicator and works well within a team
• Prefer someone with at least 3 years of NICU experience, preferably Level 4, and independent with infant feeding
• Neonatal certification (CNT) a plus

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a good communicator and works well within a team. This position will be for a NICU OT float.

Skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced setting, self-motivation, good communication skills, and ability to work well within a team.