The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with various complex disorders including neurological and developmental delays
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with various complex disorders including neurological and developmental delays.
This role involves overseeing developmental care for all NICU babies while providing staff and family education, training, and referrals to outside agencies.
The position requires a team-orientation with sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.
Matching Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and provides direct patient care for babies in the NICU with various complex disorders including neurological and developmental delays.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
NICU patient care experience
Developmental care oversight
Pediatric clinical judgment
Evidence-based practice application
Team-oriented collaboration
Nice-to-have
Strong customer relations skills
Effective decision-making abilities
Consultation and programming expertise
Key Requirements
Current Texas occupational therapy license
Bachelor or Master's degree in OT
CPR certification required
Pediatric and NICU experience preferred
Certification as necessary in medical center areas