NICU OT Float: Neonatal Rehab in Fast-Paced Care

Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU, planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing therapy programs in a developmentally appropriate way. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in OT, OT certification, and NICU experience, preferably Level 4 with infant feeding independence. Respiratory fit testing is part of the safety requirements.

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.
• NICU experience with Level 4 and independent infant feeding preferred.

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 understanding, readiness to learn, and method of teaching.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for home treatment programs.
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communicator

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

OT certification

Neonatal certification (CNT) a plus

Job description

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU, planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing therapy programs in a developmentally appropriate way. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in OT, OT certification, and NICU experience, preferably Level 4 with infant feeding independence. Respiratory fit testing is part of the safety requirements.