Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient NICU

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:
Occupational Therapist II
- Inpatient Neonatal

Location:

Evanston Hospital Part-Time

Hours:

20 hours (TBD – likely 4 afternoons per week – 5 hours each day) Required Travel: no Holidays: no

• 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.

• Stay current on evidence-based neonatal occupational therapy practices.
• Participate in continuing education, peer review, and professional organizations relevant to neonatal therapy.

• 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:
  
  Experience in a Level II or III NICU required
• Skills/Strengths:
  Knowledge base in neonatal motor and sensory processing development, as well as feeding/swallowing
• Skills/Strengths:
  Skilled in family education and coaching
• Skills/Strengths:
  Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team emphasizing communication and best practices.

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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

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