Occupational Therapist II- Inpatient Neonatal- Days
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL, United States
Overview
Hourly Pay Range:
$35.16 - $54.50 - 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- Days
Location:
Evanston Hospital
Schedule:
Part-Time, 20 hours (likely 4 afternoons per week - 5 hours each day)
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.
Qualifications
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 : CPR required
Experience :
Minimum of two years of relevant OT experience preferred.
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.
Reporting
Reports to: Manager of Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Collaborates with other members of the medical team including physicians, nursing, therapists, social workers, etc., as well as Developmental Follow Up clinic staff.
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Hourly Pay Range:
$35.16 - $54.50 - 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- Days
Location:
Evanston Hospital
Schedule:
Part-Time, 20 hours (likely 4 afternoons per week - 5 hours each day)
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.
Qualifications
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 : CPR required
Experience :
Minimum of two years of relevant OT experience preferred.
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.
Reporting
Reports to: Manager of Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Collaborates with other members of the medical team including physicians, nursing, therapists, social workers, etc., as well as Developmental Follow Up clinic staff.
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