NICU Occupational Therapist
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Occupational Therapist NICU

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide Occupational Therapy interventions to NICU patients per referral, including assessment, care planning, patient and family education, scheduling, documentation, and issuing adaptive equipment.
• Deliver age-appropriate care specifically tailored to neonatal intensive care unit patients.
• Train and mentor one full-time Occupational Therapist in NICU practices.
• Assist in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Instruct and evaluate therapy and therapy assistant students during clinical affiliations.
• Regularly assume duties of Charge Therapist.
• Collaborate with case managers for referrals to continued therapy services post-discharge.
• Maintain cost-effective treatment plans and adhere to hospital safety standards.
• Provide courteous and professional care to patients, families, and staff.

Shift

• Days

Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• NICU-specific Occupational Therapy training and experience required.

Experience

• Prior NICU Occupational Therapy experience required.
• Ability to train staff in NICU Occupational Therapy practices is essential.

Additional Information

• Focus on helping patients achieve the highest degree of independence possible.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.
• Ensure department objectives and hospital safety standards are met.