Occupational Therapist – NICU

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy focused on development and feeding for infants, primarily in NICU, Early Intervention, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, educating families, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring accurate documentation. Preference for candidates with a Master’s degree; licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active Occupational Therapist license.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and assessment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Delegates tasks to assistants and students.
• Documents care accurately and conducts assessments and consultations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy

OT license

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role: An Occupational Therapist provides skilled pediatric therapy services focused on development and feeding for infants, primarily in NICU, Early Intervention, or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities: Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams, delegates tasks to assistants and students, documents care accurately, and conducts assessments and consultations as needed.

Qualifications & Skills: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active Occupational Therapist license. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s Degree. No prior experience required. Strong communication, collaboration, and assessment skills are essential.

Key Duties: Establish treatment goals considering discharge needs, provide interventions, educate families, coordinate with healthcare providers, delegate appropriately, and ensure proper documentation.