Occupational Therapist (NICU) PRN

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Evaluate and treat infants in the NICU, including premature infants and neonates with medical, developmental, neurological, cardiac, genetic, and surgical diagnoses.

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JOB SUMMARY
Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a highly skilled PRN Occupational Therapist (NICU) to join the neonatal therapy team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. This role provides specialized occupational therapy services within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), supporting premature and medically complex infants through evidence-based developmental care and family-centered practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an occupational therapist with a passion for neonatal care, infant development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The therapist will work closely with neonatologists, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and families to help optimize developmental outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.

Responsibilities

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Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Evaluate and treat infants in the NICU, including premature infants and neonates with medical, developmental, neurological, cardiac, genetic, and surgical diagnoses.
Provide occupational therapy interventions focused on developmental care, positioning, neurodevelopment, sensory regulation, therapeutic handling, and caregiver education.
Assess infant motor development, musculoskeletal alignment, sensory processing, neurobehavioral organization, and feeding readiness.
Develop individualized treatment plans that support growth, development, participation, and family engagement throughout hospitalization.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding infant cues, developmental activities, positioning, and transition to home.
Document evaluations, treatments, and recommendations within EPIC in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Participate in discharge planning and continuity-of-care recommendations.

Requirements

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Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Current BLS certification.
Experience providing occupational therapy services in pediatric, neonatal, infant, or acute care settings.
Ability to practice independently while managing a complex patient population in a fast-paced hospital environment.

NICU Occupational Therapy experience.
Experience working with premature infants and medically complex neonatal populations.
Training or experience in neonatal developmental care, infant neurodevelopment, sensory regulation, positioning, or feeding support.
Experience within a children's hospital, academic medical center, or acute care setting.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Occupational Therapy License - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.