Occupational Therapist - NICU Float

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

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.

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Skills & Requirements

• 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
• This position will be for a NICU OT float. Prefer someone with at least 3 years of NICU experience, preferably Level 4, and independent with infant feeding
• Neonatal certification (CNT) a plus

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Job Duties & 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 their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record

ABOUT US

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place – Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

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Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.