NICU Occupational Therapist - Float with Infant Feeding

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our NICU team. You will plan, evaluate, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate therapy programs for newborns and families.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, OT certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills; NICU experience preferred, including Level 4 and infant feeding independence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital guidelines.
• Develop individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Develop measurable long- and short-term goals.
• Manage schedule to maintain productivity and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient information in the EMR.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT Certification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our NICU team. You will plan, evaluate, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate therapy programs for newborns and families.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, OT certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills; NICU experience preferred, including Level 4 and infant feeding independence.