Neonatal Developmental Specialist (NICU)

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a licensed physical or occupational therapist to provide infant developmental and feeding assessments in the NICU and Special Care Nursery. You will collaborate with the neonatal team to develop care plans for high-risk neonates and counsel families.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy and current MA license; Neonatal Therapy Certification preferred. Experience in NICU is a plus; a signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Neonatal Therapy Certification (CNT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluative, consultative and direct care to high-risk infants.
• Collaborate with the neonatal team and families to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide ongoing education to parents/caregivers regarding infant development.
• Participate in program development aligned with NICU objectives.
• Identify referrals for follow-up services prior to discharge to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a licensed physical or occupational therapist to provide infant developmental and feeding assessments in the NICU and Special Care Nursery. You will collaborate with the neonatal team to develop care plans for high-risk neonates and counsel families.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy and current MA license; Neonatal Therapy Certification preferred. Experience in NICU is a plus; a signing bonus may be available.