Senior NICU Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide specialized care in the NICU, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate therapy programs. The role requires independence, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on family education and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds extensive pediatric specialization and advanced certifications, with a commitment to safety and respiratory testing in line with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Texas OT license required.
• NDTA ASBIC-NDT certification.
• RESNA ATP certification.
• AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics (BC-P).
• AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BC-PR).
• NDTA certifications: CBIS, CCPOND-NDT, SC-D&CM, SC-EM, SC-FE&S, SC-LV, CNT, CWS.
• Schroth SBI certification, ISPI TPS, EIM, AIB/VMP where applicable.
• HTCC, LANA, ACOLS are desirable certifications.
• Additional pediatric, neonatal, wound, and driving mobility certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital guidelines.
• Develop individualized care plans from evaluations.
• Set measurable long-term and short-term goals.
• Manage schedule to maintain productivity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatment as needed.
• Recommend adaptive equipment or termination when appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinic teams to determine need for clinical support.
• Obtain patient authorization before therapy.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and teach appropriately.
• Develop and instruct home treatment programs.
• Document patient information in the EMR.

Skills

OT License TX

NDTA Certification

RESNA ATP

AOTA BC-P

AOTA BC-PR

ACBIS Brain Injury Specialist

HTCC Certified Hand Therapist

LANA Certification

ACOLS Certification

NTCB Neonatal Therapist

ABWM Certified Wound Specialist

SC-D&CM Driving & Community Mobility

SC-EM Environmental Modification

SC-FE&S Feeding, Eating & Swallowing

SC-LV Low Vision

CCPOND-NDT Pediatric

Schroth Certification SBI

TPS-ISPI Therapeutic Pain Specialist

TPS-EIM Evidence in Motion

VMP Visceral Manipulation

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide specialized care in the NICU, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate therapy programs. The role requires independence, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on family education and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds extensive pediatric specialization and advanced certifications, with a commitment to safety and respiratory testing in line with hospital standards.