Occupational Therapist - NICU

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

39d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience working in the NICU or treating infants in Early Intervention and/or outpatient. The position entails pediatric patients for development and feeding. This is a 32-hours weekly position (4 8-hour shifts) with a weekend/holiday requirement starting in 2027. The role is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Occupational Therapist Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the NICU or treating infants in Early Intervention and/or outpatient.
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level