Occupational Therapist - NICU

St. Louis Children's Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist with NICU/infant experience to support pediatric development and feeding. The role includes 32 hours per week across four eight-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday coverage starting in 2027.

Benefits eligible and emphasis on collaborative care with families. The OT professional will evaluate and treat pediatric patients, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OT licensure in Missouri required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement pediatric OT treatment plans, considering discharge needs and necessary equipment.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers; refer to specialists as needed.
• Delegate to assistants and students with appropriate supervision and skill level assessment.
• Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provide assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience working in the NICU or treating infants in Early Intervention and/or outpatient. The position entails pediatric patients for development and feeding.

• 32 hours weekly (4 8‑hour shifts)
• Weekend/holiday requirement starting in 2027
• Benefits eligible

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top‑ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury‑prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high‑quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300‑mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top‑ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Role Purpose

The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plan and provide treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educate, collaborate with, and confer with patients, families, and other health care providers, making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegate to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provide assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Occupational Therapy (OT)

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Occupational Therapist Lic

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master’s Degree
• Occupational Therapy (OT)

Benefits

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer