NICU Occupational Therapist
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Occupational Therapist NICU

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Travel - Clinical Allied Health
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Shift: 8 AM start, 1 weekend per month
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Job Description

• Provide Occupational Therapy interventions to NICU patients under supervision, including assessment, care planning, patient and family education, scheduling, documentation, and issuing adaptive equipment.
• Deliver age-appropriate care focusing on fine motor skills, self-help skills, development, and durable medical equipment needs.
• Coordinate with case managers for continuity of care post-discharge.
• Perform duties such as orienting new employees, instructing and evaluating therapy students, and assuming Charge Therapist responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care while adhering to safety standards and department objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current California Occupational Therapy license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Minimum 1 year of NICU-specific Occupational Therapy experience.

Additional Information

• Experience with patient assessment, care planning, and education in NICU settings is essential.
• Ability to document treatment accurately and manage scheduling effectively.
• Experience issuing and managing adaptive equipment.
• Prior experience in instructing and evaluating therapy students preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.