Neonatal Therapist / SLP / OT

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Neonatal Therapist Position (SLP or OT) Are you passionate about supporting infant feeding development in the NICU? We are looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Rehabilitation Team and help shape the future of neonatal care at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Our 18-bed Level III NICU is preparing for an exciting phase of growth and expansion-both in patient volume and in the depth of our developmental and feeding programs. With new and expanding opportunities for partnership with our Neonatology team, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact during a pivotal stage of development for our unit. What this role would involve: Provide specialized therapy services (SLP or OT) to support feeding, neurodevelopment, and family-centered care in the NICU. Partner closely with nursing, neonatology, and developmental care teams to enhance patient outcomes. Help grow and refine our neonatal rehab program as we continue expanding our developmental and feeding pathways. Contribute to education, process improvement, and program development initiatives as we elevate our NICU's level of service. What We're Looking For: Strong interest and/or training in developmental care and feeding in the NICU setting. Collaborative spirit, clinical excellence, and enthusiasm to help shape a growing program. If you're ready to play a key role in advancing feeding and developmental care for our tiniest patients, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join a team where your expertise, ideas, and passion can truly make a difference. Description Occupational Therapist / OT A Bachelor's degree in Cccupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program. Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia. Must have and maintain NBCOT certification. At least one year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Speech Pathologist / SLP A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Current licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Georgia. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. One year of Speech-Language Pathology experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

Strong interest and/or training in developmental care and feeding in the NICU setting.
Collaborative spirit, clinical excellence, and enthusiasm to help shape a growing program.
Occupational Therapist / OT: A Bachelor's degree in Cccupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.
Occupational Therapist / OT: Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia.
Occupational Therapist / OT: Must have and maintain NBCOT certification.
Occupational Therapist / OT: At least one year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapist / OT: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Speech Pathologist / SLP: A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Speech Pathologist / SLP: Current licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Georgia.
Speech Pathologist / SLP: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speech Pathologist / SLP: One year of Speech-Language Pathology experience.
Speech Pathologist / SLP: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized therapy services (SLP or OT) to support feeding, neurodevelopment, and family-centered care in the NICU.
Partner closely with nursing, neonatology, and developmental care teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Help grow and refine our neonatal rehab program as we continue expanding our developmental and feeding pathways.
Contribute to education, process improvement, and program development initiatives as we elevate our NICU's level of service.

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