Occupational Therapist- Newborn
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Job Title
Occupational Therapist- Newborn
Department: University Hospital | Newborn Hearing
The Newborn Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to the newborn population in both the well-baby and neonatal intensive care units. Responsible for the evaluation & development of a comprehensive care plan for all patients. Functions within a team concept of rehab professionals.
Documents on patients' abilities, progress, and outcomes. Provides quality services to an assigned group of patients and performs duties associated with patient care and participation in interdisciplinary teams
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience. Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as an Occupational Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required; 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information
Location: University Hospital (0870)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours
40
Shift: First Shift
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to newborns in well-baby and neonatal intensive care units. They are responsible for evaluating patients, developing comprehensive care plans, and documenting progress within an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school and possess a current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Ohio. While 0 years of experience is required, 1-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
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