Neonatal Inpatient OT: NICU Care & Development

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay for select positions

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient NICU at Evanston Hospital in Illinois. This per diem, day-shift role supports premature and medically complex infants and collaborates with speech and lactation services.

Educating families, discharging planning, and coordinating with the NICU team are key responsibilities. A valid IL license/NBCOT and 2+ years NICU OT experience are preferred; per diem benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• IL license or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in IL (NBCOT certified)
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association required
• Minimum of two years of independent OT experience required; NICU experience desirable
• Experience in Level II/III NICU desirable

Responsibilities

• Assess neuromotor, sensory, and behavioral development of premature and medically complex infants.
• Provide interventions to promote self-regulation, positioning, sensory acclimation, and motor skill acquisition.
• Support feeding readiness, feeding safety, and progression with speech and lactation services.
• Educate and coach families in infant handling, positioning, and developmental care strategies.
• Facilitate discharge readiness planning including equipment needs and caregiver training.
• Provide outpatient support in Developmental Follow Up clinic.
• Partner with NICU team to integrate OT recommendations into daily care; communicate with families.
• Maintain documentation per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in neurodevelopment, feeding, and family-centered care.

Skills

Neonatal care

OT evaluation

Family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree or Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient NICU at Evanston Hospital in Illinois. This per diem, day-shift role supports premature and medically complex infants and collaborates with speech and lactation services.

Educating families, discharging planning, and coordinating with the NICU team are key responsibilities. A valid IL license/NBCOT and 2+ years NICU OT experience are preferred; per diem benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.