Occupational Therapist, NICU, PRN

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

. Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeNew Lenox • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $61 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and modifying therapy programs based on patient evaluations, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Maintains current knowledge in pediatric care and fulfills educational roles for patients and staff.

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Occupational Therapy EvaluationPatient Care PlanningPediatric Care KnowledgeCPR CertificationBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Therapy Program ModificationPatient AssessmentFunctional Goal SettingTreatment Effectiveness EvaluationPatient Education

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapy LicenseCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationProcess ImprovementStudent SupervisionDepartmental Productivity Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients
Organize, perform and modify therapy programs based on thorough patient evaluation and best-practice methods
Evaluate assigned patients for current or potential occupational-therapy-related problems
Establish age-specific plans of care and functional goals
Incorporate other disciplines, patients and families into treatment planning
Re-evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify care plans as appropriate
Assess educational needs and provide education to patients, families and caregivers
Participate in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, process-improvement projects and conferences
Collaborate with families, physicians, rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers and other stakeholders
Maintain and upgrade knowledge in pediatric care
Participate in student supervision/instruction and staff orientation
Support organizational change initiatives
Complete other assigned job functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois
Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Meets required departmental productivity standards
Completes mandatory training including core competencies in a timely manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Differentials for some hourly employees
Leadership incentives for select roles
Wellbeing programs