NICU Occupational Therapist

FutureSoft Consulting • Salinas, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) with NICU experience for a 14-week travel assignment in Salinas, California. This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with strong pediatric and neonatal clinical skills who is comfortable evaluating and treating medically complex infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Candidates must have at least 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience, including a minimum of 1 year of NICU experience. An active California Occupational Therapy license, Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and current American Heart Association BLS are required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active California Occupational Therapy license
• Current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU Occupational Therapy experience
• Strong neonatal assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity neonatal environment
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Level III or IV NICU environments
• Neonatal developmental therapy
• Feeding and oral-motor support within OT scope
• High-risk infant follow-up
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Developmental assessments
• Early intervention
• Parent and caregiver training
• Previous travel therapy experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate premature and medically complex infants in the NICU.
• Assess neonatal motor development, positioning, tone, sensory responses, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on infant needs and developmental goals.
• Provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Support infant positioning, handling, movement, and neuromotor development.
• Assess and support sensory regulation and tolerance to environmental stimulation.
• Provide therapeutic positioning to promote development and prevent secondary complications.
• Monitor infant response to therapy and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
• Support developmental care practices within the NICU.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding positioning, handling, developmental milestones, and home-care strategies.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the NICU team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient-care planning.
• Assist with discharge planning and caregiver education.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and neonatal-care standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior