Therapist Occupational Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Location

• Dallas, TX

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, travel assignment, 13-week duration, day shifts, 5 days per week, 8.5 hours per shift, onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to neonatal patients in a Level III/IV Neonatal ICU setting
• Perform neonatal feeding, developmental care, positioning, parent education, and developmental interventions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans
• Utilize specialized equipment such as Dr. Brown bottles, positioning devices, and specialty feeders
• Accurately document patient progress and treatments in the electronic medical record system (Meditech)
• Float to Pediatric Cardiac ICU and other pediatric units as needed based on census and caseload

Required Qualifications

• Neonatal ICU experience at Level III or IV
• Clinical proficiency in neonatal feeding and swallowing therapies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment
• Positive and calm demeanor with strong relationship-building skills
• Confident in clinical skills and able to adapt to a fast-paced setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in pediatric or neonatal intensive care units
• Familiarity with neonatal developmental care and positioning techniques
• Experience with parent education and developmental interventions

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-respected hospital with modern equipment and supportive staff
• Engage in meaningful work helping neonatal patients and their families during critical times
• Flexible schedule with potential for professional growth within a dynamic pediatric care environment