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Job description
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient NICU - Days
Hourly Pay Range: $39.44 - $61.13 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
Position: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient NICU - Days
Location: Evanston Hospital
Hours: Per Diem: Will vary between days based on availability and need per 6-week schedule
Required Travel: no
Holidays: no
What you will do:
Clinical Care Assess neuromotor, sensory, and behavioral development of premature and medically complex infants.
Provide interventions to promote self-regulation, positioning, acclimation to sensory input, and motor skill acquisition.
Support oral feeding readiness, feeding safety, and progression in collaboration with speech and lactation services.
Educate and coach families in infant handling, positioning, and developmental care strategies.
Facilitate discharge readiness planning, including equipment needs, follow-up services, and caregiver training
Provide outpatient support in the Developmental Follow Up clinic
Collaboration and Communication Partner with NICU care team members to integrate OT recommendations into the daily plan of care.
Communicate clearly with families, respecting cultural and individual differences.
Contribute to multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and developmental follow-up clinic as determined with manager
Quality & Education Maintain documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to neurodevelopment, feeding, and family-centered care.
Educate NICU staff on developmental care practices
Professional Development Stay current on evidence-based neonatal occupational therapy practices.
Participate in continuing education, peer review, and professional organizations relevant to neonatal therapy.
What you will need:
License: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of IL, NBCOT certified
Education: Bachelor of Science from a school of Occupational Therapy or a Master's degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA,
Certification: BLS/CPR required from the American Heart Association
Experience: Minimum of two years of independent, relevant OT experience required
Experience in a Level II or III NICU desirable.
Skills/Strengths: Knowledge base in neonatal motor and sensory processing development, as well as feeding/swallowing
Skilled in family education and coaching
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team emphasizing communication and best practices.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Worksite address
evanston, IL, 60208, US
Who can apply
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