Occupational Therapist - Contingent/IRP
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Job Title
Occupational Therapist - Contingent/IRP
Department
University Hospital | Newborn Hearing
Occupational therapist will be responsible for providing patient care to the newborn populations for both the Well Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Prior experience with these populations is preferred.
Additional Information
Occupational therapists focus on promoting the physiological, neurological and cognitive development in newborns through evidence-based interventions. They assess reflexes, feeding and swallowing and provide individualized treatments for positioning, sleeping, hand-to-mouth activities, strengthening and sensory development. They also educate parents on how to care for their newborn after discharge, ensuring continuity of care.
Provides occupational therapy services to newborn patients in the well baby and NICU populations
Minimum Qualifications -
Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school; OT license from state of Ohio; 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred
Location
University Hospital (0870)
Position Type
Intermittent
Scheduled Hours
0.2
Shift
First Shift
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Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist provides specialized care to newborns in the Well Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Responsibilities include assessing development, feeding, and swallowing, as well as educating parents on post-discharge care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school and possess an active OT license from the state of Ohio. While no prior experience is required, 0-2 years of experience with newborn populations is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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